Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.9° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, NE swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with ESE 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 (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period. 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 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 15s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
15
0.5
ESE
14
0.6
NE
12
0.8
NE
11
0.8
NE
11
0.9
NE
11
0.9
NE
11
0.8
NE
11
1
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
1
S
13
0.9
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
93
120
108
142
140
172
172
162
204
80
48
25
15
10
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4
4
0
0
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Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
20
NNW
25
NW
30
W
30
W
45
W
45
WSW
50
WSW
25
W
35
W
30
W
30
S
30
SSW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
00:03AM0.80m
1:25PM0.79m
1:03AM0.71m
2:03PM0.83m
2:07AM0.63m
2:40PM0.87m
3:14AM0.58m
3:18PM0.91m
4:18AM0.55m
3:57PM0.94m
5:18AM0.54m
4:38PM0.97m
Low Tide
6:14PM0.40m
6:45AM0.16m
7:24PM0.36m
7:20AM0.23m
8:32PM0.32m
7:53AM0.29m
9:34PM0.27m
8:27AM0.33m
10:30PM0.22m
9:03AM0.36m
11:20PM0.18m
9:43AM0.38m
00:07AM0.15m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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11
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12
9
5
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-6
-4
2
5
6
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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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