Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
13.0° C
1.2° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
NNE
8
1
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
S
15
0.2
N
7
1.4
S
15
0.1
E
16
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
6
0.3
NE
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
560
123
75
49
35
18
11
3
0
0
4
0
5
17
9
8
4
5
5
32
14
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
20
NW
25
WSW
25
NW
50
WSW
40
WSW
20
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
30
NW
25
W
30
SSW
15
WSW
10
NW
5
E
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
off
High Tide
1:45PM0.88m
2:59AM0.58m
2:29PM0.90m
3:58AM0.56m
3:15PM0.92m
4:51AM0.56m
4:02PM0.94m
5:38AM0.56m
4:48PM0.96m
6:21AM0.57m
5:34PM0.97m
7:02AM0.59m
6:19PM0.97m
Low Tide
8:56PM0.22m
7:47AM0.39m
9:50PM0.19m
8:30AM0.40m
10:40PM0.17m
9:17AM0.41m
11:27PM0.15m
10:05AM0.40m
00:11AM0.13m
10:53AM0.39m
00:53AM0.12m
11:43AM0.38m
1:32AM0.11m
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6:54
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6:46
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5:28
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Temp °C
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16
12
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Feels °C
13
12
9
8
5
4
-1
2
5
8
9
6
9
9
8
4
2
4
7
8
8
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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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