
Surf Forecasts:
Tathra surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, S swell with 3,659 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tathra this week:
The surf forecast for Tathra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tathra over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 1 | Thursday 2 | Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Mon 6 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 11 | NE 6 | S 10 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 13 | E 12 | S 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
115 | 133 | 265 | 3 | 2 | 252 | 2 | 522 | 589 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 193 | 189 | 767 | 765 | 1642 | 2982 | 1920 | 1005 | 778 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:47AM0.97m | 8:29PM1.47m | 9:26AM0.98m | 9:07PM1.47m | 10:04AM0.99m | 9:45PM1.45m | 10:43AM1.01m | 10:22PM1.42m | 11:23AM1.03m | 11:00PM1.36m | 12:04PM1.07m | 11:42PM1.30m | 12:48PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:48AM0.20m | 1:58PM0.46m | 3:26AM0.19m | 2:38PM0.46m | 4:03AM0.19m | 3:18PM0.46m | 4:39AM0.19m | 3:59PM0.47m | 5:14AM0.20m | 4:43PM0.49m | 5:48AM0.21m | 5:33PM0.51m | 6:25AM0.23m | 6:31PM0.51m | |||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | |
— | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | — | 4:55 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | E 10 | E 8 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NE 8 | S 12 | NE 7 | — | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 |
22 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 127 | 70 | 193 | 189 | 9 | 765 | 2 | — | 1920 | 1005 | 778 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | E 11 | E 11 | S 12 | S 11 | E 11 | — | S 10 | — | E 8 | E 11 | E 12 | NE 7 | NE 8 | E 13 | NNE 7 | — | — | E 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | S 9 | S 8 | — | E 11 | E 7 | — | — | — | S 13 | E 12 | S 18 | E 12 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | E 13 | E 13 |
2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 6 | S 11 | S 13 | — | — | — |
115 | 133 | 265 | 330 | 142 | 252 | 860 | 522 | 589 | 294 | 12 | 33 | 5 | 51 | 767 | 176 | 1642 | 2982 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 22 | 32 | 17 | 20 | 96 | 334 | 22 | 0 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 37 | 194 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
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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 16 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.









