Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
13.6° 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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NE swell with 191 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SE 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 (Jul 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. 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 15s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 18th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 20th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 20th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed morning).

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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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E
18
0.2
ESE
18
0.2
ESE
17
0.2
ESE
17
0.4
ESE
17
0.4
ESE
16
0.5
ESE
16
0.5
ESE
14
0.6
NE
11
0.8
NE
11
0.8
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11
0.8
NE
11
0.8
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11
0.7
NE
10
0.8
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NE
10
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NE
10
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NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
30
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29
111
99
137
120
103
168
137
137
134
108
122
98
48
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22
Wind (km/h)
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20
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
N
5
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10
NW
20
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20
WNW
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NNW
10
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WNW
25
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25
WSW
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WNW
25
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45
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cross-off
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High Tide
10:11PM0.99m
12:05PM0.69m
11:06PM0.90m
12:46PM0.74m
00:03AM0.80m
1:25PM0.79m
1:03AM0.71m
2:03PM0.83m
2:07AM0.63m
2:40PM0.87m
3:14AM0.58m
3:18PM0.91m
Low Tide
5:28AM0.02m
5:02PM0.42m
6:09AM0.09m
6:14PM0.40m
6:45AM0.16m
7:24PM0.36m
7:20AM0.23m
8:32PM0.32m
7:53AM0.29m
9:34PM0.27m
8:27AM0.33m
10:30PM0.22m
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Temp °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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