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Tathra surf break

Tathra surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 11 Jan 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
20.4° 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tathra in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 12th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 17th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 17th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 97mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
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1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1
S
1.1
NE
0.7
S
0.6
SSE
1
NE
1.3
NE
1.6
NE
1.7
NE
2.4
NE
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
3
SE
2.5
ESE
3
ESE
2.4
ESE
3.5
ESE
3
ESE
3
ESE
3
SE
3
SE
Period(s) (?)9881010976677788991111101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)25714715990771661401592235734563691029954116893829502035214018651768
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
15
ENE
25
NE
10
N
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
ENE
15
ENE
10
S
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
25
S
30
S
25
SW
30
SW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
4:14AM
1.21
4:29PM
0.90
5:03AM
1.24
5:40PM
0.87
5:52AM
1.29
6:43PM
0.87
6:38AM
1.34
7:35PM
0.90
7:22AM
1.39
8:19PM
0.93
8:04AM
1.45
8:59PM
0.97
8:44AM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:25PM
0.43
10:55AM
0.51
10:11PM
0.48
12:00PM
0.46
11:02PM
0.51
12:55PM
0.40
11:54PM
0.52
1:42PM
0.33
12:43AM
0.50
2:23PM
0.27
1:29AM
0.48
3:02PM
0.21
2:12AM
0.44
3:39PM
0.17
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sun
18
Sunrise-5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58-
Sunset--8:21--8:21--8:21--8:21--8:20--8:20--8:20
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161719192122202020191919181920191719171922
Feels °C (?)111415162021221919191820181516151214121317
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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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