Eaglehawk Neck Reef surf break

Eaglehawk Neck Reef surfForecast / TAS – East Coast / Australia

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Eaglehawk Neck Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Fri
1
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.5
NE
6
0.3
NE
5
0.5
S
14
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.7
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
11
8
13
6
11
16
4
0
13
14
5
3
3
3
37
14
19
18
40
47
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
15
N
5
NNE
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
ESE
10
W
10
NW
10
WSW
15
SSW
5
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
N
15
NNE
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross
off
off
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
2:07AM0.94m
4:17PM0.69m
3:08AM0.89m
4:56PM0.72m
4:08AM0.83m
5:30PM0.76m
5:06AM0.78m
6:03PM0.81m
6:04AM0.73m
6:34PM0.85m
7:00AM0.68m
7:05PM0.89m
7:56AM0.65m
Low Tide
9:31AM0.04m
9:08PM0.45m
10:17AM0.09m
10:13PM0.41m
10:57AM0.14m
11:15PM0.36m
11:33AM0.20m
00:12AM0.30m
12:06PM0.25m
1:05AM0.24m
12:37PM0.30m
1:54AM0.19m
1:10PM0.35m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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6:50
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:56
6:56
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5:21
5:19
5:17
5:15
5:15
5:13
5:12
Temp °C
21
21
23
20
23
22
17
18
17
15
16
17
15
13
14
14
19
21
21
22
22
17
17
20
16
19
20
17
16
15
14
12
15
12
9
10
10
16
18
19
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
6
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.6
S
16
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
NE
5
0.5
NE
6
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
S
14
0.7
S
19
1
S
18
1
S
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
S
16
1
S
15
1
S
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
S
14
0.8
NE
6
Energy kJ
29
283
406
174
118
11
16
22
107
369
613
610
893
596
447
435
375
400
292
206
47
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
5
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
18
0.6
NE
5
0.1
NE
9
0.6
NE
5
0.1
E
16
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
71
11
8
13
6
42
33
43
18
105
9
5
3
1
3
6
14
3
18
5
163
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.4
SW
13
0.1
E
7
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
NE
5
0.3
S
22
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.1
N
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
12
11
5
44
1
39
34
4
82
13
14
2
3
3
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.3
WNW
2
0.2
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.7
NE
6
0.5
NW
3
Energy kJ
20
39
1
3
37
32
19
40
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
4
5
3
2
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
20
23
1
1
26
32
20
256
20
1
20
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
4
4
4
5
1
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
2
4
8
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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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