Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 14s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 19th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 23rd Oct)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 23rd Oct)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Monday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NNE
7
0.8
NE
6
1.8
NE
6
1.5
NNE
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0.9
NE
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1.7
NNE
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0.9
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0.9
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NNE
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1.9
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8
1.3
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2.4
NNE
8
1.9
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8
1.2
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NE
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0.8
NE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
198
45
237
218
79
294
86
65
60
91
86
336
393
174
620
467
220
149
102
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
20
NNE
25
NNE
15
N
20
N
5
ESE
5
WNW
15
NW
10
SE
10
NNE
15
NNE
30
NNE
15
N
10
N
5
SE
10
S
20
WSW
20
SSE
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
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cross
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High Tide
4:03AM0.62m
2:44PM0.87m
4:44AM0.64m
3:39PM0.87m
5:22AM0.68m
4:33PM0.85m
6:00AM0.72m
5:29PM0.84m
6:36AM0.78m
6:26PM0.81m
7:13AM0.83m
7:26PM0.78m
Low Tide
9:20PM0.12m
8:29AM0.47m
10:06PM0.13m
9:29AM0.45m
10:49PM0.13m
10:29AM0.42m
11:31PM0.14m
11:28AM0.37m
00:10AM0.15m
12:27PM0.31m
00:50AM0.18m
1:25PM0.24m
1:30AM0.22m
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Feels °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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