
Surf Forecasts:
Eaglehawk Neck Reef surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NE swell with 79 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eaglehawk Neck Reef this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Eaglehawk Neck Reef in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 15s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | NE 12 | E 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | S 15 | S 15 | E 13 | SE 15 | E 14 | NNE 7 | SE 13 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 33 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 29 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:44PM0.71m | 10:43AM0.85m | 11:44PM0.66m | 11:22AM0.86m | 00:45AM0.62m | 12:04PM0.87m | 1:45AM0.60m | 12:50PM0.87m | 2:41AM0.59m | 1:40PM0.88m | 3:33AM0.59m | 2:31PM0.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:36PM0.23m | 4:25AM0.33m | 5:31PM0.20m | 5:01AM0.38m | 6:26PM0.19m | 5:39AM0.41m | 7:20PM0.17m | 6:23AM0.44m | 8:13PM0.17m | 7:10AM0.45m | 9:05PM0.16m | 8:01AM0.44m | 9:54PM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 8 | 1 | -1 | -2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | NE 8 | NNE 9 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | NE 7 |
32 | 125 | 613 | 10 | 8 | 1162 | 1178 | 1589 | 1644 | 1525 | 1568 | 1390 | 1293 | 713 | 536 | 341 | 355 | 284 | 355 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | NE 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | ESE 12 |
60 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 50 | 19 | 29 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 14 | S 18 | NE 13 | — | — | NE 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | E 14 | NNE 7 | SE 13 | S 8 | ESE 13 | — |
18 | 24 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 33 | 17 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | WSW 4 | SW 14 | WSW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | WNW 2 | WNW 2 | SSW 6 |
11 | 14 | 65 | 2053 | 3657 | 880 | 768 | 35 | 2805 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 33 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 306 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 26 | 26 | 39 | 1299 | 80 | 237 | 32 | 32 | 39 | 26 | 80 | 26 | 550 | 592 | 39 | 35 | 1 | 31 | 600 |
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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.










