Tathra

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About

Crystal clean water, good waves, good people and dolphins in the morn

Atmosphere:
This break can give you an 'all-time' session if the conditions are right - and they are closer than not most of the time. No dramas with locals, a peaceful place.

Additional Info:
Less experienced surfers should surf at Southern end of beach near Life-Saving club.

Location

Access

Travel north from Merimbula and turn left at TATHRA sign 5km south of Bega. Alternatively, take the Sapphire Coast Road from Merimbula for 20 Kms and arrive at TATHRA.

Getting there
Walk
Instant access (<5 min)
Public access
Yes
4x4 required
Unknown
Boat required
Unknown
Wave characteristics
Type
Beach break
Direction
Right and left
Bottom
Sandy
Power
Unknown
Frequency
Regular (100 days/year)
Normal length
Short (<50m)
Good day length
Normal (50 to 150m)
Ideal conditions
Wind direction
Unknown
Swell direction
Unknown
Swell size
Less than 3ft - 10ft+
Tide
Mid tide
Tide movement
Rising and falling tides
Crowd
Week
Empty
Weekend
Empty

Dangers

None

Videos

None

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Direction
Right and left
Bottom
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Frequency
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Direction
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Bottom
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Frequency
Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)

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Direction
Left
Bottom
Sandy
Frequency
Regular (100 days/year)