
Surf Forecasts:
Eaglehawk Neck Reef surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, NE swell with 162 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SE 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 (Jul 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 57 | 56 | 99 | 94 | 82 | 96 | 90 | 115 | 132 | 112 | 82 | 79 | 64 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:33AM0.63m | 9:17PM1.07m | 11:21AM0.66m | 10:11PM0.99m | 12:05PM0.69m | 11:06PM0.90m | 12:46PM0.74m | 00:03AM0.80m | 1:25PM0.79m | 1:03AM0.71m | 2:03PM0.83m | 2:07AM0.63m | 2:40PM0.87m | 3:14AM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:50PM0.43m | 4:45AM-0.03m | 3:54PM0.43m | 5:28AM0.02m | 5:02PM0.42m | 6:09AM0.09m | 6:14PM0.40m | 6:45AM0.16m | 7:24PM0.36m | 7:20AM0.23m | 8:32PM0.32m | 7:53AM0.29m | 9:34PM0.27m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | |
— | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | SSW 15 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
1345 | 1147 | 894 | 1371 | 858 | 530 | 487 | 374 | 344 | 196 | 149 | 74 | 96 | 90 | 115 | 132 | 231 | 82 | 79 | 156 | 156 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 14 | E 14 | E 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 10 | S 14 | NE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
— | — | 4 | 4 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 57 | 56 | 99 | 94 | 82 | 74 | 51 | 33 | 93 | 112 | 156 | 101 | 64 | 65 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 18 | ESE 18 | E 10 | E 10 | S 22 | S 15 | S 18 | NE 12 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | S 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | 13 | 30 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 37 | 75 | 71 | 61 | 43 | 43 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
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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.










