Tathra Surf Break

Lat Long: 36.71° S 149.98° E

Issued: 3 pm 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tathra sea temperature is
18.8° C

2.0°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 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with 786 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tathra in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 12th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 17th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 17th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
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
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.8
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NNE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.5
S
6
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NE
8
1.1
NE
4
1.5
NNE
5
0.5
S
11
0.8
NE
9
0.6
NE
7
1.3
S
6
2.3
S
7
1.9
S
8
1.6
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
57
36
31
18
28
55
85
47
159
29
58
43
121
58
107
42
126
494
399
272
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
5
W
5
WNW
15
NE
5
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
SSW
15
S
5
SW
10
N
20
NE
5
NW
5
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NNW
10
N
5
W
5
NW
Wind State
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
4:51PM1.41m
5:18AM1.11m
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
Low Tide
11:24PM0.28m
11:07AM0.28m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
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
1
1
Temp °C
16
15
17
16
14
22
22
20
15
15
13
17
16
14
21
22
18
22
23
18
18
Feels °C
15
15
15
14
13
19
19
18
12
11
10
14
13
13
19
19
17
19
21
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
0.7
ENE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.7
NE
7
0.7
S
5
0.6
NE
8
0.5
S
7
1.1
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.6
S
12
0.6
NE
7
0.6
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
1.2
S
7
Energy kJ
60
57
36
2
17
14
12
60
47
47
24
58
23
75
26
93
42
59
36
38
150
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
14
0.6
NE
7
0.6
S
7
0.2
S
17
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
NE
10
0.3
S
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.8
ESE
7
Energy kJ
14
3
10
4
1
2
4
4
4
4
29
38
23
73
58
24
18
4
4
57
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
N
13
0.2
S
9
0.3
SE
4
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
NE
9
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
10
Energy kJ
5
12
10
8
4
6
6
5
4
3
6
3
19
26
20
39
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
4
0.6
NE
6
0.8
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
5
1.1
NE
5
1.1
NNE
6
1.1
S
5
1.5
S
6
0.3
NNE
2
1.1
NE
4
1.5
NNE
5
0.8
NE
9
1.3
S
4
1.3
S
6
2.3
S
7
1.9
S
8
1.6
S
7
Energy kJ
6
31
18
28
55
85
52
159
1
43
121
107
65
126
494
399
272
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
71
0
0
246
38
348
0
0
91
232
0
17
167
0
0
0
0
0
17
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
2
2
3
2
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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