Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
13.0°C
1.1° 

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 6 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with 585 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with ENE 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 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 10th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 10th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Tue
6
Wednesday
7
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
1.6
NE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
2
NE
6
1.9
NE
7
2.3
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
1
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.1
S
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
38
38
35
32
30
141
129
97
311
305
585
309
154
96
73
88
49
51
61
Wind (km/h)
50
SW
35
SSW
10
SSW
15
E
20
NNE
25
NNE
35
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NNE
40
NNE
20
NNW
25
W
10
WNW
20
N
10
ENE
20
N
15
NW
10
SSW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
4:58PM0.95m
6:40AM0.70m
5:57PM0.92m
7:18AM0.74m
6:55PM0.87m
7:53AM0.78m
7:52PM0.81m
8:28AM0.82m
8:48PM0.76m
9:02AM0.86m
9:45PM0.70m
9:36AM0.89m
10:42PM0.66m
Low Tide
00:09AM0.06m
11:48AM0.38m
00:54AM0.10m
12:49PM0.33m
1:33AM0.15m
1:48PM0.28m
2:10AM0.21m
2:44PM0.24m
2:44AM0.27m
3:37PM0.19m
3:17AM0.32m
4:28PM0.16m
3:51AM0.38m
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Temp °C
13
9
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15
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Feels °C
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9
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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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