Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
12.9°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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 14s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 4PM.

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

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
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0
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0
0
0
2
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
14
0.2
E
13
0.6
NNE
5
0.7
NE
6
0.4
NNE
7
0.1
SE
12
0.1
NE
8
2.4
S
15
2.5
S
16
2.4
S
15
1.9
S
15
0.3
NNE
4
1.1
NE
4
0.6
NNE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.6
NE
7
1.4
NNE
7
0.9
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
15
14
17
31
21
6
2
0
0
0
0
4
44
22
11
37
208
101
135
93
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
15
NNW
20
NNW
30
NW
50
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
30
W
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NE
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NE
15
N
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
3:33AM0.59m
2:31PM0.89m
4:18AM0.60m
3:22PM0.90m
5:01AM0.61m
4:13PM0.91m
5:40AM0.64m
5:02PM0.91m
6:19AM0.67m
5:52PM0.90m
6:56AM0.72m
6:43PM0.88m
Low Tide
9:05PM0.16m
8:01AM0.44m
9:54PM0.15m
8:53AM0.43m
10:40PM0.14m
9:47AM0.41m
11:23PM0.14m
10:40AM0.38m
00:04AM0.14m
11:34AM0.35m
00:43AM0.15m
12:29PM0.31m
1:20AM0.16m
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6:00
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Temp °C
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12
22
22
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Feels °C
9
9
15
15
6
1
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9
8
7
7
12
8
10
10
11
14
14
8
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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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