Tathra surf break

Tathra surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 19 Dec 2025 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
18.9° 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 Saturday (Dec 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 25) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 20th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 24th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 23rd Dec)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
0.1
SE
0.9
NE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
0.9
NE
1.7
NNE
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.1
NE
0.9
NE
3
S
1.5
S
0.9
S
0.6
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
2
S
1.3
S
0.9
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)7116777666997899111010988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)9156661458220823526822012382025313761584489802274116157
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
10
ENE
15
SSE
5
NNE
10
ESE
15
NE
10
NW
15
ESE
25
SE
5
ENE
15
SE
10
SSE
5
NW
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
E
10
WNW
15
E
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
onoffoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:19PM
0.97
9:01AM
1.47
9:59PM
0.97
9:39AM
1.49
10:38PM
0.97
10:18AM
1.49
11:18PM
0.98
10:56AM
1.47
11:59PM
0.99
11:35AM
1.43
12:43AM
1.02
12:17PM
1.38
1:30AM
1.06
1:04PM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:30AM
0.46
3:59PM
0.18
3:09AM
0.46
4:37PM
0.17
3:48AM
0.46
5:16PM
0.17
4:28AM
0.47
5:54PM
0.17
5:10AM
0.49
6:32PM
0.18
5:58AM
0.51
7:11PM
0.19
6:54AM
0.52
7:53PM
0.21
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Fri
26
Sunrise-5:35--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:39--5:39-
Sunset--8:16--8:17--8:17--8:19--8:19--8:19--8:20
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--41-54---1----------
Temp. °C242919181921202221191923191818171817161818
Feels °C (?)242918182022202117171721151514151312141515
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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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