
Surf Forecasts:
Eaglehawk Neck Reef surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNE swell with 427 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 4.0m 14s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM.
| 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 (Sat 18th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
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29 | 58 | 111 | 99 | 135 | 120 | 110 | 168 | 142 | 142 | 140 | 115 | 427 | 138 | 48 | 24 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:18PM0.91m | 4:18AM0.55m | 3:57PM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:27AM0.33m | 10:30PM0.22m | 9:03AM0.36m | 11:20PM0.18m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 4 | -1 | -1 | -2 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | SSW 14 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 15 | S 16 | ENE 9 | S 15 | S 15 | SSW 15 | — |
476 | 451 | 409 | 242 | 189 | 104 | 110 | 168 | 142 | 269 | 140 | 115 | 170 | 138 | 222 | 826 | 9 | 1528 | 2543 | 2919 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | S 10 | S 15 | SSW 14 | NE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | ENE 9 | — | — | — |
29 | 58 | 55 | 99 | 135 | 120 | 50 | 67 | 62 | 142 | 192 | 131 | 113 | 152 | 48 | 24 | — | 8 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 17 | S 15 | S 15 | NE 4 | ESE 14 | SSW 10 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | NNE 7 | E 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 2 | 111 | 39 | 38 | 4 | 74 | 35 | 46 | 34 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | W 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | N 4 | — | N 6 | NW 2 | NNW 2 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 10 | W 4 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 16 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
21 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 14 | — | 41 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 427 | 12 | 385 | 400 | 2940 | 36 | 47 | 5313 | 2167 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | 26 | 26 | 39 | 51 | 26 | 572 | 80 | 1 |
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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.










