Tathra Surf Forecast

/ NSW – Far South (39 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks) / Lat Long: (36.71° S 149.98° E)

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Tathra surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 19 Nov 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 17.8° 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 Thursday (Nov 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tathra in the next 12 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 8AM.

Wave Type	Time (AEDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	11PM (Thu 20th Nov)	3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf	2AM (Mon 24th Nov)	4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful	5AM (Sun 23rd Nov)	4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.
	Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tuesday 25
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0	1	0	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	S	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	E	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	SE	ENE	NE
Period(s) (?)	15	6	7	8	8	8	7	7	12	12	7	11	8	8	7	7	7	7	7	8	7
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	74	92	151	239	219	88	37	66	113	180	168	151	252	295	210	107	155	111	59	99	162
Wind (km/h)	E	SSE	S	S	S	SSW	SE	E	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	ENE	E	ESE	NW	NE	NE	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	glass	glass	cross- on	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross
High Tide / height (m)	8:11AM 1.41		8:52PM 1.04	8:44AM 1.44		9:33PM 1.02	9:19AM 1.45		10:14PM 1.00	9:56AM 1.44		10:55PM 0.97	10:34AM 1.42		11:38PM 0.94	11:13AM 1.39		12:24AM 0.93	11:56AM 1.36		1:14AM 0.93
Low Tide / height (m)		2:53PM 0.23	2:19AM 0.42		3:32PM 0.20	2:53AM 0.44		4:12PM 0.20	3:29AM 0.47		4:52PM 0.21	4:05AM 0.50		5:34PM 0.23	4:43AM 0.52		6:18PM 0.25		5:25AM 0.55	7:03PM 0.26

	Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23			Monday 24			Tuesday 25
Sunrise	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-
Sunset	-	7:50	-	-	7:51	-	-	7:52	-	-	7:52	-	-	7:53	-	-	7:54	-	-	7:55	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	11	5	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	23	24	17	14	15	13	15	16	16	17	18	17	16	16	16	20	20	17	23	23	20
Feels °C (?)	21	22	16	12	11	9	11	12	13	13	14	13	14	14	14	20	18	18	21	21	19

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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.