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Tathra surf break

Tathra surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Monday 20 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
21.2° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Monday (Apr 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 20th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 20th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 22nd Apr)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SSE
2
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.6
SE
1.6
SE
2.1
SE
2.1
SE
1.9
SE
1.6
SE
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
0.8
E
0.7
SE
0.7
ESE
0.6
E
1.4
NE
1
NE
0.6
NE
1.6
S
0.4
NE
0.4
E
Period(s) (?)1111101010111111111110129109566679
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12088573734894799721067844604449241180761005911175191541127
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SE
0
W
5
NNE
15
NE
10
NW
10
NNE
20
NE
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
NE
5
NW
5
N
15
NE
10
NW
0
N
10
NE
5
SW
5
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:28PM
1.60
11:33AM
1.06
11:24PM
1.55
12:41PM
1.00
12:26AM
1.48
1:55PM
0.98
1:34AM
1.41
3:08PM
1.00
2:45AM
1.36
4:11PM
1.06
3:52AM
1.32
5:02PM
1.13
4:51AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:02PM
0.34
5:23AM
0.06
4:53PM
0.42
6:28AM
0.11
5:53PM
0.49
7:36AM
0.15
7:03PM
0.54
8:44AM
0.18
8:22PM
0.55
9:47AM
0.20
9:38PM
0.52
10:40AM
0.21
10:45PM
0.47
11:24AM
0.23
Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35
Sunset5:28--5:27--5:25--5:24--5:22--5:22--5:21--
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clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161417161417171519191620201921211822201719
Feels °C (?)131315141414151416161517181819191720181519
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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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