Tathra surf break

Tathra surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Saturday 11 Apr 2026 AEST
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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
21.0° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tathra in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 11th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 13th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 18th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.4
SE
0.4
S
0.7
S
0.3
S
0.4
SE
2.2
SSW
3
S
Period(s) (?)131413141416141099999898915111113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1813313664537039677037275423351891277691262087423012203234
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
10
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
ENE
10
W
5
SSW
10
E
5
NW
5
NW
10
S
10
WSW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
WSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offglassoncross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:06PM
0.92
3:36AM
1.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:13PM
0.61
Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26
Sunset5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:31--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201219191421211620191419191624231520181316
Feels °C (?)188131491617131716121717162121141311810
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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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