Eaglehawk Neck surf report
Beach break on the Tasman Peninsula.
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Tomorrow at Eaglehawk Neck (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–6am
Perfect.
Glassy, no wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (5 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around chest high (0.9m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and dropping at 5am, which suits this spot.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:14 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Eaglehawk Neck good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Eaglehawk Neck for your level.
Watch out
Rips and cold water.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Eaglehawk Neck?
Eaglehawk Neck is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Eaglehawk Neck?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Eaglehawk Neck, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Eaglehawk Neck good for beginners?
It can be. Eaglehawk Neck suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Eaglehawk Neck?
Rips and cold water.
Nearby breaks
- Park Beach 25.9 km
- Clifton Beach 33.4 km
- Marrawah 351.4 km