Tathra Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.71° S 149.98° E

Issued: 3 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tathra sea temperature is
18.2° C

1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Tathra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tathra surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 21 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, S swell with 616 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jun 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 21st Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
1.6
SSW
8
2.3
S
8
2
S
8
1.3
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.7
S
7
1.7
SSW
9
1.5
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.3
S
8
1.1
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.6
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
66
65
341
616
459
153
93
75
47
46
453
289
201
223
211
227
218
126
93
37
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
ESE
10
WNW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
15
S
10
WNW
5
WNW
5
ENE
15
SW
15
SW
20
S
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SE
5
W
0
W
5
E
5
WNW
Wind State
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
1:03PM1.12m
00:46AM1.36m
1:58PM1.16m
1:43AM1.21m
2:50PM1.20m
2:44AM1.09m
3:39PM1.24m
3:47AM1.00m
4:25PM1.28m
4:49AM0.94m
5:08PM1.32m
5:47AM0.92m
5:49PM1.36m
Low Tide
6:35PM0.47m
7:31AM0.18m
7:44PM0.49m
8:17AM0.27m
8:55PM0.50m
9:00AM0.34m
10:04PM0.47m
9:43AM0.40m
11:06PM0.43m
10:26AM0.45m
00:00AM0.37m
11:09AM0.47m
00:46AM0.32m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:50
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
1
2
5
Temp °C
19
17
14
13
13
12
15
15
10
16
16
13
13
13
10
14
13
10
12
11
8
Feels °C
17
14
12
8
8
7
11
11
7
13
13
10
8
8
7
11
10
7
10
9
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
1.8
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
7
0.4
ENE
10
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.7
S
7
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
16
1.3
S
8
1.1
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.6
ESE
8
Energy kJ
86
53
65
69
70
346
153
34
75
47
46
8
6
20
223
211
227
218
126
93
37
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.4
S
10
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
7
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
S
8
0.6
S
6
0.4
S
6
0.5
SE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.1
S
18
0.1
E
9
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
18
0.4
SSE
7
Energy kJ
103
66
32
16
9
40
35
22
25
11
22
2
6
2
17
17
16
15
2
7
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.4
NNE
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
NE
7
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
16
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
10
Energy kJ
28
23
22
4
2
4
21
19
18
18
4
2
1
1
2
8
2
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
S
2
1.6
SSW
8
2.3
S
8
2
S
8
0.8
SW
4
1
SSE
7
0.8
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
9
1.5
S
8
1.3
S
8
0.3
W
3
Energy kJ
4
1
341
616
459
29
93
46
453
289
201
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
26
0
32
58
26
0
26
0
0
22
0
37
37
0
0
51
0
0
165
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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