Tathra surf break

Tathra surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 23 Mar 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
21.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Mar 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 24th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 27th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 27th Mar)18ft (5.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tathra over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the S by Sun morning).

Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Mon
30
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
2
2
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3
4
3
1
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
1
NE
1.4
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.8
ENE
5
S
5.5
S
4.5
S
4
SSE
2.4
SSE
3
SSE
2
SE
1.8
SE
1.6
SE
1.3
SE
1
SE
Period(s) (?)7656991113131210111111101011101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)917310218629325551321491673960510072154832319511081666868626499281156
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
15
NNE
20
NE
10
N
10
NE
20
NE
5
W
10
SE
25
SSW
30
SW
40
SSW
35
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
10
S
15
ESE
0
W
5
NE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
onglassglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:39AM
1.47
1:36PM
1.02
1:39AM
1.43
2:54PM
0.95
2:48AM
1.40
4:17PM
0.94
4:03AM
1.38
5:31PM
0.98
5:14AM
1.39
6:29PM
1.05
6:15AM
1.41
7:15PM
1.13
7:08AM
1.41
7:55PM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:31AM
0.20
7:03PM
0.44
8:44AM
0.23
8:08PM
0.51
10:02AM
0.24
9:26PM
0.54
11:14AM
0.22
10:46PM
0.52
12:14PM
0.19
11:55PM
0.47
1:03PM
0.17
12:53AM
0.40
1:44PM
0.16
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Mon
30
Sunrise-7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:09-
Sunset--7:06--7:05--7:02--7:01--7:00--6:59--6:58
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clear
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thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212324212223212221151314131619171820181819
Feels °C (?)222221212221232221105661114141617171817
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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.

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