Eaglehawk Neck
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.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
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
👥 Autumn Break (Apr 4 – Apr 19) — expect extra crowds
Access: Drive from Hobart via Arthur Highway. Shore access.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Aug
Secondary: Mar, Sep, Oct
Best with SE swell and westerly winds. Same swell window as Shipstern.
Getting There
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