Surf spot

Tathra

Forecast conditions and map view for Tathra in Australia, NSW, Far South. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Australia, NSW, Far South
Coordinates: -36.7210, 149.9805

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.7	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1
Wave direction	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	8.3	7.9	7.8	8.1	6.7	4.4	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.6	4.8	4.9	5	5	5.1	5.3	4.4	4.3	4.3	4.2	4.3	4.5	6	6.2	6.2	6	6	5.5	7.3	7.3	7	7	6.7	6	5.8	7.9	6.2	4.8	4.8	5	5	5	5	5	5.2	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.5	5.5	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	29	22	19	19	16	9	15	21	16	17	18	18	21	25	26	23	18	14	12	11	10	13	16	11	6	4	7	9	21	40	44	38	36	69	68	67	64	39	29	23	18	16	11	10	9	9	8	7	7	5	4	3	2	2	2	1
Wind speed (km/h)	5	5.9	5.9	4.4	15.6	16.4	4.1	6.9	7.9	7.9	8.6	14.1	19.2	13.6	9.9	13.8	14.5	9.9	4.8	16.6	26.4	22.9	14.5	18.8	26	27.5	27.5	25.6	22.9	27.9	24.4	21.5	16.6	13.7	13	13.8	15	14.5	7.9	8.4	6.9	6.5	6.4	6.6	18.1	12.2	4.8	7.3	7.8	6.5	6.3	3.7	18.9	15	8.5	7
Wind direction	WNWOffshore	WNWOffshore	NWCross-off	NEGlassy	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NEGlassy	WNWOffshore	WNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NCross	NECross-on	NCross	NWCross-off	SSECross-on	SCross	SSWCross-off	SWGlassy	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWOffshore	WSWOffshore	WOffshore	SSWCross-off	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	NNECross-on	WNWCross-off	WOffshore	WOffshore	WNWOffshore	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNEGlassy	WOffshore	NWCross-off	WNWOffshore	WNWOffshore	ENEGlassy	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNECross-on	WNWOffshore

Tathra (NSW Far South Coast, Australia) is a scenic surf town with a laid-back coastal vibe, known for its long beaches, headlands, and uncrowded waves compared with more famous Australian breaks.

Surf character

Wave type: Mostly beachbreaks with some rocky points and reef influence nearby.
Best conditions: Typically works best with clean south to southeast swells and light offshore westerly winds.
Consistency: Fairly consistent for the Far South Coast, but quality can vary depending on sandbanks and swell direction.
Crowds: Usually smaller crowds than major surf destinations, though local surfers are protective of the area.
Skill level: Can suit beginners to advanced surfers depending on the day and the break chosen.

What it’s like

Tathra offers a relaxed, small-town surf experience with a beautiful natural setting, including cliffs, forested hills, and clear water. The main beach can produce fun, punchy waves on a good swell, while surrounding stretches may offer more sheltered or powerful setups.

Hazards

Rips can be strong on beachbreak sections.
Shifting sandbars mean conditions can change quickly.
Some areas may have rocks and reef, especially near headlands.

Overall

Tathra is a great stop on the NSW Far South Coast for surfers looking for scenic, uncrowded waves with a mix of mellow and performance-oriented conditions.