Tathra Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.71° S 149.98° E

Issued: 3 pm 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tathra sea temperature is
18.1° C

1.8°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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, ESE swell with 718 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tathra in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 21st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 27th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
2
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
11
1.2
SSW
9
1.9
S
7
2.3
S
8
1.7
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
0.8
S
6
0.6
SE
7
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
7
0.2
E
9
1.7
SSW
6
1.5
SSE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.3
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
232
392
652
314
181
142
47
27
27
26
6
223
229
78
96
142
178
173
140
296
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
WNW
15
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
S
5
W
5
WNW
10
NE
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
10
WSW
5
W
5
SE
5
W
5
W
5
ENE
5
W
5
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
High Tide
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
6:39AM0.92m
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
11:53AM0.48m
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heavy rain
light rain
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
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7:11
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:13
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4:50
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:51
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
1
1
2
11
1
Temp °C
16
14
13
12
12
15
15
10
16
15
13
13
13
11
14
13
12
14
13
12
13
Feels °C
13
13
9
9
9
11
11
7
14
12
10
8
8
7
12
11
10
12
11
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
8
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
1.7
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
7
0.4
ENE
10
0.6
SE
7
0.6
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
7
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.9
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.2
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1.3
ESE
10
Energy kJ
53
65
68
63
314
181
34
35
27
27
26
6
6
1
78
96
142
178
173
140
296
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
NE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
S
9
0.3
ENE
10
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.8
S
7
0.7
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
11
0.1
S
20
Energy kJ
66
48
16
5
61
35
13
19
27
21
6
5
4
70
58
33
40
21
128
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
11
0.4
SSW
4
0.1
S
14
0.1
NE
7
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
17
0.3
S
16
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
40
7
4
2
5
23
45
19
18
8
1
1
4
15
4
3
3
2
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
11
1.2
SSW
9
1.9
S
7
2.3
S
8
0.6
SW
4
0.3
WSW
4
1.3
SSE
7
0.8
S
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.5
SSW
6
1.7
SSW
6
1.5
SSE
7
Energy kJ
63
232
392
652
14
3
142
47
54
136
223
229
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
26
0
34
51
0
0
26
0
0
32
123
71
37
0
0
26
0
0
22
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
5
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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