Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 31 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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NNE swell with 469 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with N 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 1st Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 1st Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 5th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sun morning).

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N
6
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NNE
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0.2
NNE
7
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Energy kJ
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34
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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High Tide
10:27PM0.79m
10:59AM0.83m
11:31PM0.73m
11:43AM0.88m
00:41AM0.68m
12:31PM0.92m
1:55AM0.65m
1:23PM0.96m
3:08AM0.62m
2:19PM1.00m
4:15AM0.62m
3:17PM1.02m
Low Tide
4:40AM0.24m
5:25PM0.22m
5:21AM0.29m
6:30PM0.17m
6:05AM0.34m
7:37PM0.12m
6:54AM0.38m
8:42PM0.08m
7:47AM0.41m
9:45PM0.04m
8:44AM0.42m
10:45PM0.02m
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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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