Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
13.5° 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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NE swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 19th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 19th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, light winds from the NW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sun
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NE
8
0.4
NE
8
1.6
SSW
16
0.5
N
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.2
E
15
0.2
ESE
17
0.2
ESE
17
0.2
ESE
16
0.3
ESE
17
0.4
ESE
16
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Energy kJ
55
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29
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2
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4
4
17
30
29
26
57
100
Wind (km/h)
40
W
35
WNW
40
WNW
35
WNW
35
W
20
NW
15
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
NW
15
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
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off
off
off
off
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High Tide
5:46PM1.13m
7:43AM0.60m
6:38PM1.15m
8:45AM0.60m
7:31PM1.15m
9:41AM0.61m
8:24PM1.13m
10:33AM0.63m
9:17PM1.07m
11:21AM0.66m
10:11PM0.99m
12:05PM0.69m
11:06PM0.90m
12:46PM0.74m
Low Tide
1:17AM-0.06m
11:56AM0.40m
2:13AM-0.09m
12:51PM0.42m
3:06AM-0.10m
1:49PM0.42m
3:57AM-0.08m
2:50PM0.43m
4:45AM-0.03m
3:54PM0.43m
5:28AM0.02m
5:02PM0.42m
6:09AM0.09m
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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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