Tathra Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.71° S 149.98° E

Issued: 3 pm 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, NNE swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period with NNE 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 13th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 4s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 16th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 19th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
6
0.8
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.4
NNE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.4
S
6
0.5
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.8
NE
9
0.6
S
14
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
10
0.9
NE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.6
S
12
0.8
ENE
10
1.5
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
21
33
60
131
51
121
30
54
109
142
129
121
137
131
120
113
102
104
138
154
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
20
S
20
S
5
SW
10
NNW
20
NNE
10
NW
5
WNW
10
SE
5
SW
5
NW
10
ENE
5
NNW
10
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:41PM1.53m
6:23AM1.11m
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
Low Tide
00:24AM0.15m
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
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clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
4:50
 mm
Temp °C
17
15
23
22
20
15
14
13
16
16
15
19
17
15
16
16
15
17
17
16
22
Feels °C
15
15
20
19
18
11
10
10
12
12
13
17
15
14
16
16
14
14
15
14
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
NE
6
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
1
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.6
S
5
0.6
NE
8
0.6
S
7
0.6
NE
8
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
10
0.9
NE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
1
NE
6
0.7
NE
11
Energy kJ
2
12
14
12
71
51
45
17
54
34
58
129
110
137
131
120
113
102
104
61
115
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
SE
9
0.1
S
17
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
14
0.5
NE
8
0.6
S
8
0.2
S
16
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.8
ENE
10
0.5
S
9
Energy kJ
4
17
3
6
4
2
4
30
42
21
142
98
121
82
48
32
27
79
95
138
45
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
N
13
0.4
NE
6
0.3
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.6
NE
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
8
4
6
5
4
3
14
3
6
1
62
5
4
4
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NE
6
0.8
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.4
NNE
6
1.1
S
5
1.4
S
6
0.8
NE
9
0.9
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
NNE
4
1.4
NE
5
0.9
NNW
5
1.5
NNE
6
Energy kJ
38
21
33
60
131
52
121
109
36
3
10
94
37
154
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
411
0
0
0
0
105
403
0
0
32
0
0
51
0
0
32
0
17
22
0
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
2
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
7
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
8
4
5
4
6
5
5
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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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