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Tathra surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia
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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
21.5° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. 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 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 25th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 18ft (5.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 21ft (6.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tathra over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 17 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 224 | 293 | 437 | 480 | 1467 | 1354 | 925 | 2296 | 7703 | 12331 | 7067 | 5859 | 5153 | 2829 | 1492 | 627 | 354 | 201 | 101 | 93 | 101 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:39AM 1.43 | 2:54PM 0.95 | 2:48AM 1.40 | 4:17PM 0.94 | 4:03AM 1.38 | 5:31PM 0.98 | 5:14AM 1.39 | 6:29PM 1.05 | 6:15AM 1.41 | 7:15PM 1.13 | 7:08AM 1.41 | 7:55PM 1.21 | 7:55AM 1.40 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:44AM 0.23 | 8:08PM 0.51 | 10:02AM 0.24 | 9:26PM 0.54 | 11:14AM 0.22 | 10:46PM 0.52 | 12:14PM 0.19 | 11:55PM 0.47 | 1:03PM 0.17 | 12:53AM 0.40 | 1:44PM 0.16 | 1:44AM 0.33 | 2:20PM 0.17 | |||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tue 31 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:55 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 31 | 10 | 8 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | |
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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.












