Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
12.7°C
0.8° 

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 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 30 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with 200 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eaglehawk Neck Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 25th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 25th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 30th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
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Night
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.5
NE
8
1.6
SSW
5
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.2
ESE
14
0.2
ESE
15
1.1
NE
5
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
55
44
60
67
32
133
15
15
21
6
17
17
18
21
56
74
83
60
65
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
WNW
20
SSW
10
WSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
25
WSW
30
SW
15
W
15
WSW
20
SSW
0
NE
10
N
25
NE
15
N
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
6:56AM0.72m
6:43PM0.88m
7:34AM0.76m
7:36PM0.85m
8:12AM0.81m
8:32PM0.81m
8:51AM0.86m
9:33PM0.76m
9:33AM0.90m
10:38PM0.72m
10:17AM0.94m
11:48PM0.68m
Low Tide
00:43AM0.15m
12:29PM0.31m
1:20AM0.16m
1:25PM0.27m
1:58AM0.20m
2:22PM0.22m
2:37AM0.24m
3:20PM0.17m
3:18AM0.29m
4:19PM0.12m
4:01AM0.35m
5:20PM0.08m
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5:52
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5:48
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Temp °C
19
17
17
12
9
10
9
11
10
9
12
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17
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15
Feels °C
14
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11
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4
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8
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12
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18
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12
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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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