Tathra surf break

Tathra surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 05 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Tathra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tathra sea temperature is
19.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tathra this week:

The surf forecast for Tathra over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tathra in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 09) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 5th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 9th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 9th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tathra over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
ENE
0.3
SE
0.3
E
0.3
E
1
NE
1.6
NNE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
0.1
S
1.8
NE
2.1
NE
0.1
NE
2.5
NE
1.9
NE
1.5
NE
1.3
NE
1.8
SSW
1.9
S
1
SSE
Period(s) (?)6667101046771688149999668
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3942269171735151214251539557471010580359246248290154
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
10
SE
5
WSW
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
NNW
15
NE
15
NE
5
NNW
15
ENE
10
SSE
5
WSW
20
NE
20
NNE
5
WSW
20
ESE
25
SE
15
SSW
20
S
15
SE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:19AM
1.71
11:21PM
1.10
11:07AM
1.63
12:09AM
1.11
11:55AM
1.52
12:57AM
1.12
12:42PM
1.38
1:45AM
1.14
1:30PM
1.23
2:34AM
1.16
2:22PM
1.09
3:23AM
1.18
3:21PM
0.97
4:14AM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:14PM
-0.03
4:42AM
0.35
6:00PM
0.03
5:35AM
0.39
6:43PM
0.10
6:29AM
0.44
7:24PM
0.19
7:28AM
0.49
8:04PM
0.28
8:32AM
0.53
8:43PM
0.36
9:43AM
0.54
9:25PM
0.43
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise5:47--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--
Sunset-8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22-
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-41------------------
Temp. °C201918202119252622302923312826332220181717
Feels °C (?)201919192019242523282825292625311918131116
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Information about the Tathra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tathra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tathra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tathra 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 (Tathra) 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 Tathra 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.

Tathra is 40 km (25 miles) from Eden. If you plan a holiday in Far South New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Eden. Eden has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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