Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
13.0° C
1.2° 

Eaglehawk Neck Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Eaglehawk Neck Reef surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eaglehawk Neck Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eaglehawk Neck Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 16s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 20th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 19th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
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Night
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Night
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Night
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.2
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
11
0.2
ENE
10
0.6
NNE
3
0.4
NE
4
1.2
NE
5
1
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.9
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
7
0.9
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
26
27
9
18
8
8
8
10
11
11
7
6
65
61
82
303
240
264
222
79
Wind (km/h)
30
W
30
SW
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
ENE
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
ESE
5
WNW
5
NW
15
NE
20
N
20
N
30
NNE
20
N
25
NNE
40
NNE
25
N
20
NNW
10
WSW
10
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
off
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:03PM0.97m
10:26AM0.71m
9:56PM0.89m
11:06AM0.75m
10:52PM0.80m
11:45AM0.79m
11:50PM0.72m
12:24PM0.82m
00:52AM0.65m
1:03PM0.85m
1:56AM0.60m
1:45PM0.88m
2:59AM0.58m
Low Tide
2:43PM0.36m
4:05AM0.08m
3:46PM0.35m
4:44AM0.15m
4:50PM0.33m
5:20AM0.21m
5:54PM0.30m
5:55AM0.27m
6:58PM0.28m
6:30AM0.33m
7:59PM0.25m
7:06AM0.37m
8:56PM0.22m
rain showers
rain showers
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clear
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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7:03
7:03
7:01
7:00
6:58
6:56
6:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:24
5:25
5:27
5:28
 mm
2
1
Temp °C
12
9
9
9
9
9
11
11
11
11
11
11
13
14
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14
16
16
13
Feels °C
5
1
4
7
6
6
9
9
8
8
7
7
7
9
8
7
6
9
12
13
10
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Information about the Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Eaglehawk Neck Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Eaglehawk Neck Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Eaglehawk Neck Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Eaglehawk Neck Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Eaglehawk Neck Reef is 15 km (9 miles) from Port Arthur. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Arthur. Port Arthur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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