Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 09 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
13.1°C
1.1° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 349 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period with NE 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 11AM. 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 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sat 10th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 10th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 10th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Wed night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NNE
7
1.8
NE
7
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.5
E
9
1
NE
5
1.4
NE
7
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.2
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
10
0.1
N
12
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.6
NE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
361
349
107
62
39
51
211
153
115
77
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5
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4
4
4
4
8
Wind (km/h)
35
NNE
20
WNW
30
WNW
15
WNW
15
N
20
W
25
NNW
25
W
20
WNW
30
WNW
45
WSW
40
SW
20
W
15
WSW
20
SSW
5
W
10
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
8:28AM0.82m
8:48PM0.76m
9:02AM0.86m
9:45PM0.70m
9:36AM0.89m
10:42PM0.66m
10:11AM0.90m
11:40PM0.64m
10:48AM0.91m
00:38AM0.62m
11:29AM0.90m
1:34AM0.61m
Low Tide
2:10AM0.21m
2:44PM0.24m
2:44AM0.27m
3:37PM0.19m
3:17AM0.32m
4:28PM0.16m
3:51AM0.38m
5:18PM0.13m
4:27AM0.42m
6:06PM0.12m
5:07AM0.45m
6:55PM0.12m
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Feels °C
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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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