Surf spot

Eaglehawk Neck

Forecast conditions and map view for Eaglehawk Neck in Australia, TAS, Hobart. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, TAS, Hobart
Coordinates: -43.0166, 147.9272

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SW	SSW	SSW	SSE	S	SSW	S	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	8.2	4.8	5	6.7	6.7	6.5	6.9	7	7	7.1	7.1	7.7	7.7	4.3	4.3	3.6	3.6	3.9	3.9	3.8	3.9	4.5	4.8	4.8	5.1	5.5	5.7	7	4.8	6	5.5	6.7	5	5.7	6	5.8	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.8	6.3	7.4	8.1	8	4.8	4.8	7.5	8.9	8	8.1	8.3	8.4	8.4	8.4	8.7	7.9
Wave energy (kJ)	12	5	5	9	9	9	12	11	10	9	9	9	8	4	5	4	5	4	4	5	5	5	5	4	4	3	3	4	3	12	10	20	13	23	33	28	30	22	18	13	8	9	9	6	6	5	8	5	4	4	5	7	6	6	6	5
Wind speed (km/h)	5.9	4.8	5.1	2.5	8.8	9.8	9.9	7.8	6.6	7.8	8.7	8.4	11.6	9.6	10	14.4	11	11.5	12	20.4	21.9	12.8	11.4	18.7	20.2	23.1	17.4	27.7	29.4	32.2	29.8	26.5	27.3	24.5	23	22.6	17.7	18.4	21.1	13.2	24.6	25.1	19.9	13.4	10.6	14.6	7.3	4.2	6.1	7.2	8.5	8.7	9.2	24.5	13.2	17.7
Wind direction	WSWOffshore	WSWGlassy	WOffshore	NGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross	NWCross-off	WNWOffshore	WNWOffshore	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNECross	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NCross	NCross	NCross-off	WNWOffshore	WOffshore	WNWOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	WSWOffshore	WSWCross-off	WOffshore	WNWOffshore	WOffshore	WOffshore	WSWGlassy	WNWOffshore	WNWOffshore	NWOffshore	NWCross-off	WNWOffshore	NWCross-off	NWCross-off	NWCross-off

Eaglehawk Neck is a scenic and often surfed stretch on the Tasman Peninsula in Tasmania, southeast of Hobart. It’s known more for its rugged beauty and exposed coastline than for easy, beginner-friendly waves.

Surf description

Wave type: Mostly exposed beach and reef setups, depending on the exact stretch and swell direction.
Conditions: Can deliver powerful, cold-water Southern Ocean surf with plenty of energy when a good swell lines up.
Best swells: Works best on southern and southwesterly groundswell.
Wind: Offshore winds are typically from the northwest to west, with light variable winds being ideal.
Skill level: Generally better suited to intermediate to advanced surfers due to cold water, exposure, and potentially strong surf.

What to expect

Water temperature: Cold year-round; a full wetsuit is usually necessary, often with hood/booties/gloves in winter.
Crowds: Usually less crowded than major mainland spots, but local surfers may know the best peaks.
Hazards: Rocks, strong currents, shifting banks, and cold exposure can be significant concerns.

Atmosphere

Eaglehawk Neck is one of those spots where the scenery is as memorable as the surf—dramatic cliffs, open ocean exposure, and a remote feel make it a classic Tasmanian surf destination.