Surf Forecasts:
Eaglehawk Neck Reef surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 477 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 8s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, strong winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | SSW 15 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 12 | NE 8 | NE 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SE 10 | NE 4 |
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4 | 32 | 33 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 36 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 74 | 109 | 45 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 10:59AM0.83m | 11:31PM0.73m | 11:43AM0.88m | 00:41AM0.68m | 12:31PM0.92m | 1:55AM0.65m | 1:23PM0.96m | 3:08AM0.62m | 2:19PM1.00m | 4:15AM0.62m | 3:17PM1.02m | 5:15AM0.62m | 4:15PM1.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:25PM0.22m | 5:21AM0.29m | 6:30PM0.17m | 6:05AM0.34m | 7:37PM0.12m | 6:54AM0.38m | 8:42PM0.08m | 7:47AM0.41m | 9:45PM0.04m | 8:44AM0.42m | 10:45PM0.02m | 9:43AM0.41m | 11:40PM0.01m | ||||||||
6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 0 | -1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 |
324 | 228 | 288 | 627 | 967 | 775 | 764 | 785 | 2083 | 2133 | 1940 | 1552 | 991 | 589 | 288 | 335 | 234 | 99 | 43 | 29 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | SSE 12 | NE 11 | ENE 11 | NNE 7 | SSW 8 | — | NNE 11 | NE 11 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 15 | S 14 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SE 10 | S 21 |
121 | 32 | 33 | 26 | 5 | 12 | 36 | 78 | — | 12 | 5 | — | 109 | 45 | 2 | 228 | 153 | 18 | 6 | 14 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | NNE 7 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | SSE 12 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | — | E 12 | NE 8 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
4 | 65 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 12 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | 2 | 25 | 60 | 36 | 35 | 68 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | — | WSW 4 | W 4 | NW 3 | N 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 4 | WNW 3 | NNE 5 | WNW 4 | WSW 5 | SSW 7 | — | NE 3 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 |
5 | — | 18 | 24 | 6 | 29 | 93 | 100 | 173 | 20 | 3 | 74 | 29 | 147 | 400 | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 34 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 703 | 600 | 80 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 39 | 675 | 35 | 1 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 1 |
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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.











