Tathra surf break

Tathra surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 20 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
17.7° 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 Friday (Nov 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 27) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 21st Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 23rd Nov)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 27th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
0.8
NE
0.6
NE
0.9
ENE
0.6
E
0.8
E
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1
ESE
1
SE
1
NE
0.9
NE
0.8
ENE
1.1
NE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)8887712126677787778810711
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23319184358211318021321324218922618612799105119108139119170
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
25
S
10
SSW
10
SE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
ENE
5
W
5
SE
5
SE
5
N
10
E
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
NNE
25
WNW
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onglassglassglassglassoncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
offglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:42PM
1.32
2:08AM
0.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:14AM
0.58
7:50PM
0.27
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise5:39--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:35--
Sunset-7:51--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:55--7:57-
cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-2-------3-6-13----1-
Temp. °C151513141616161717192017182017232218232218
Feels °C (?)13129111314131414181819201918232320232115
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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.

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