Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
13.8°C
1.7° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eaglehawk Neck Reef in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 24th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 24th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 22nd Oct)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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342
284
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367
336
215
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408
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78
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144
185
136
115
106
Wind (km/h)
15
S
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SE
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NNE
25
NNE
35
NNE
20
N
30
N
15
SSW
10
ENE
15
S
15
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ENE
15
WSW
15
SSE
15
NNE
25
W
20
SSW
5
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10
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10
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:33PM0.85m
6:00AM0.72m
5:29PM0.84m
6:36AM0.78m
6:26PM0.81m
7:13AM0.83m
7:26PM0.78m
7:51AM0.89m
8:28PM0.75m
8:31AM0.94m
9:33PM0.72m
9:12AM0.99m
10:40PM0.69m
Low Tide
10:29AM0.42m
11:31PM0.14m
11:28AM0.37m
00:10AM0.15m
12:27PM0.31m
00:50AM0.18m
1:25PM0.24m
1:30AM0.22m
2:22PM0.17m
2:10AM0.27m
3:19PM0.10m
2:53AM0.32m
4:16PM0.03m
3:37AM0.38m
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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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