Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
13.2°C
1.3° 

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 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NNE swell with 131 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Sep 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eaglehawk Neck Reef in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 13s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 30th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 30th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 1st Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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0.9
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5
1.3
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6
0.9
NE
7
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NE
7
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
47
111
63
89
67
131
54
57
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19
32
31
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45
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76
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62
45
39
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNE
30
N
15
NNW
5
WNW
5
NW
15
NW
10
SE
25
SW
35
SW
25
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15
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
5
NNE
10
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20
ENE
10
NNE
10
ENE
10
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10
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High Tide
10:38PM0.72m
10:17AM0.94m
11:48PM0.68m
11:05AM0.96m
00:59AM0.66m
11:58AM0.98m
2:09AM0.64m
12:55PM0.99m
3:13AM0.64m
1:56PM0.98m
4:10AM0.65m
2:57PM0.97m
Low Tide
4:19PM0.12m
4:01AM0.35m
5:20PM0.08m
4:47AM0.40m
6:23PM0.04m
5:37AM0.44m
7:26PM0.02m
6:34AM0.46m
8:27PM0.01m
7:35AM0.47m
9:26PM0.01m
8:40AM0.45m
10:21PM0.03m
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13
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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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