Each year since 2002, over 400 people jump into the crystal blue and sometimes icy cold water of Tathra from the historic Tathra Wharf and swim the 600m or 1200m course (or both) of the Tathra Wharf to Waves Ocean Swim. Over the years, Wharf to Waves has grown and is now a premier event on the Far South Coast calendar. The swim claims centre stage of a weekend of fun and fitness in Tathra, which has in the past included a market stall, a skate, blade and bike competition, a 2km Beach Fun Run and the Bega to the Beach Bike Ride.