Tathra Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.71° S 149.98° E

Issued: 3 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tathra sea temperature is
18.8° C

2.1°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 13 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NE swell with 244 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with NE 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 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s 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 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 13th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 20th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
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
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
5
1
NE
5
1
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
1.2
S
5
0.7
S
5
0.6
NE
9
0.8
NE
9
0.6
S
14
0.7
S
12
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
10
0.9
NE
9
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.7
ENE
10
1.1
NE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
0.7
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
57
71
40
76
23
61
112
146
141
125
134
128
117
96
98
86
85
102
104
97
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
SSW
15
S
5
WSW
5
NNW
15
NE
10
NW
5
NW
5
NE
5
S
5
W
5
E
5
NW
5
NNW
15
NNE
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:31PM1.62m
7:24AM1.11m
7:23PM1.70m
8:24AM1.11m
8:16PM1.74m
9:21AM1.10m
9:09PM1.74m
10:17AM1.09m
10:02PM1.70m
11:12AM1.09m
10:56PM1.61m
12:08PM1.10m
11:50PM1.49m
Low Tide
11:59AM0.29m
1:22AM0.04m
12:52PM0.30m
2:18AM-0.04m
1:45PM0.31m
3:14AM-0.07m
2:39PM0.33m
4:08AM-0.07m
3:34PM0.35m
5:01AM-0.04m
4:31PM0.38m
5:53AM0.02m
5:31PM0.43m
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7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
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4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
 mm
2
Temp °C
22
21
19
13
14
13
15
15
14
20
20
17
15
16
15
17
17
15
21
21
16
Feels °C
19
18
17
10
11
10
12
12
12
18
17
15
15
16
15
15
15
14
19
19
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
1
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.6
NE
7
0.7
S
5
0.6
NE
9
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
14
0.8
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
10
0.9
NE
9
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.7
ENE
10
1.1
NE
6
0.7
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.9
NNE
6
Energy kJ
14
12
71
40
35
23
61
24
146
114
120
134
128
117
96
98
86
85
102
104
58
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
14
0.4
NE
6
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
16
0.6
NE
9
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
11
0.6
ENE
10
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.7
ENE
10
Energy kJ
3
6
4
2
4
14
18
48
51
141
125
82
48
31
16
5
9
65
13
12
97
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
N
13
0.4
NE
8
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
ESE
5
0.6
NNE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
11
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
10
0.3
S
12
Energy kJ
6
5
4
3
16
9
91
2
17
12
6
5
3
17
9
8
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
5
1
NE
5
0.7
NNW
4
1.2
S
5
1.2
S
5
0.8
NE
9
1
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.8
NE
4
1.2
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
0.7
NW
4
Energy kJ
38
57
13
75
76
112
40
33
16
3
4
22
90
100
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
151
0
32
0
32
0
0
17
0
0
0
0
0
17
0
0
22
20
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
4
5
9
4
5
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
6
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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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