Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
13.4°C
1.4° 

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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 7s period, NNE swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 17th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 17th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 19th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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10
0.1
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10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
10
0.4
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9
0.5
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8
1.6
NE
5
0.9
NE
6
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5
1.7
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7
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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22
32
129
47
17
195
273
55
322
89
164
412
369
215
165
344
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
20
SSW
10
W
10
S
15
E
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
NE
15
N
15
NNE
25
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
5
WNW
10
NNE
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NE
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NNW
20
NNE
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NNE
20
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High Tide
10:48AM0.91m
00:38AM0.62m
11:29AM0.90m
1:34AM0.61m
12:12PM0.90m
2:28AM0.61m
1:00PM0.89m
3:18AM0.61m
1:51PM0.88m
4:03AM0.62m
2:44PM0.87m
4:44AM0.64m
3:39PM0.87m
Low Tide
6:06PM0.12m
5:07AM0.45m
6:55PM0.12m
5:50AM0.47m
7:44PM0.12m
6:39AM0.48m
8:33PM0.12m
7:32AM0.48m
9:20PM0.12m
8:29AM0.47m
10:06PM0.13m
9:29AM0.45m
10:49PM0.13m
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Feels °C
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19
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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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