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Eaglehawk Neck

Tasman Peninsula, Australia

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Eaglehawk Neck sits on the narrow isthmus joining the Forestier and Tasman Peninsulas, not far from the legendary Shipstern Bluff. When south-easterly swells arrive with westerly winds, the breaks around the Neck come alive with powerful, dramatic waves set against towering dolerite cliffs. While it doesn't match the raw ferocity of nearby Shipstern, Eaglehawk Neck offers a more accessible taste of Tasmania's world-class surf in a stunning natural setting. The area is steeped in convict history, with the ruins of Port Arthur nearby.

10-Day Forecast

Thu6

Poor

1.8mESE@10s

17km/h

1.8m@10s

17km/h

Fri7

Fair

1.0mESE@8s

7km/h

1.0m@8s

7km/h

Sat8

Poor

0.9mESE@9s

9km/h

0.9m@9s

9km/h

Sun9

Poor

0.9mNE@11s

15km/h

0.9m@11s

15km/h

Mon10

Poor

1.9mENE@11s

14km/h

1.9m@11s

14km/h

Tue11

Fair

1.5mENE@12s

17km/h

1.5m@12s

17km/h

Wed12

Poor

1.1mE@11s

23km/h

1.1m@11s

23km/h

Thu13

Poor

1.3mS@13s

24km/h

1.3m@13s

24km/h

Fri14

Poor

0.8mSSE@17s

17km/h

0.8m@17s

17km/h

Sat15

Good

1.0mSSE@16s

14km/h

1.0m@16s

14km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 18 km/h · PM 13 km/h · Tide at 1pm (1.1m)

Swell

1.8m

ESE(109°)

Score: 18/25

Period

10s

Medium period swell

Score: 6/25

Wind

17km/h

WSW(244°)

Score: 1/25

Weather

11°C

0.0mm89%

First light 6:44amSunrise 7:14amSunset 5:14pmLast light 5:44pm

Windswell0.2m@2sSecondary0.2mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 6:44am–5:44pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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2m1.0

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swell

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tidem

1:56am0.7m

6:50am0.5m

1:38pm1.1m

9:00pm0.2m

3:04am0.7m

7:30am0.5m

2:21pm1.1m

9:57pm0.1m

4:04am0.6m

8:30am0.5m

3:10pm1.2m

5:12am0.7m

4:06pm1.4m

6:07am1.0m

10:00am0.8m

4:48pm1.6m

12:43am0.1m

7:10am0.9m

10:40am0.7m

5:51pm1.6m

1:20am0.3m

8:04am1.1m

12:00pm1.0m

6:55pm1.8m

2:17am0.4m

8:42am1.2m

1:38pm0.9m

7:40pm1.5m

3:11am0.2m

9:30am1.0m

2:45pm0.7m

8:51pm1.2m

3:51am0.3m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:56 am

High tide - 0.73m

6:50 am

Low tide - 0.48m

1:38 pm

High tide - 1.06m

9:00 pm

Low tide - 0.21m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction7/25

Swell Size18/25

Swell Period6/25

Wind1/25

Raw Score32/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-5

Adjusted Score27/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score27

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSE (150°)
Direction range: 120° - 200°
Size range: 0.5m - 3m
Ideal size: 2.3m
Height multiplier: 1.00×
Ideal period: 13s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: WNW (300°)
Offshore range: 270° - 340°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

13°C

Wetsuit

4/3mm fullsuit

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Drive from Hobart via Arthur Highway. Shore access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Eaglehawk Neck?

Eaglehawk Neck works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Eaglehawk Neck?

Offshore wind at Eaglehawk Neck blows from the WNW (300°). Anything in the 270° to 340° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Eaglehawk Neck?

Eaglehawk Neck wants SSE swell (120° to 200°) between 0.5m and 3m, with a period of 13s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Eaglehawk Neck?

The main season at Eaglehawk Neck is Apr-Aug. A secondary window runs Mar, Sep, Oct. Best with SE swell and westerly winds. Same swell window as Shipstern.