Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tea Break this week:
The surf forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tea Break in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into the tea leaves for this spot.
The outlook is a bit of a rough one, I’m not gonna lie. The whole 16-day window is a struggle, with a long stretch of nothing really worth paddling out for. The first hint of something that’s even *surfable* doesn’t roll in until Friday, 18th September, and even then, it’s barely a flicker. So you’re looking at a solid 12-day gap right at the start of the period with no real recommendations.
The overall pattern is dominated by a persistent cross-shore wind from the east, which is just a nightmare. It’s not offshore, it’s not onshore, it’s in the middle, and it’s just stacking the waves up and tearing them apart. The swell is coming from the east, which is a straight-on cross-shore wind direction for this spot, so the waves are consistently messy, chopped, and just poor. The water is a warm 85°, which is very average for this time of year (anomaly of 0.9°F), so at least it’s a pleasant bath when you’re getting your head handed to you by the chop.
The only real standout, and I’m using the term loosely, is the morning of Friday, 18th September. We get a brief window of cleaner conditions at Tea Break. The wind swings to a cross-offshore (ESE) at 9 mph, and the combined energy is a weak 76, so it’s not powerful. The swell is a small 4 ft from the east, with a short period of 5 seconds. It’s not going to be a classic, but it’s the only time the wind is telling you a little lie and cleaning things up. The waves are very ordinary, but they are surfable. For a spot that’s been a total write-off, that’s the best we’ve got. The next morning, Saturday, 19th September, is also clean but even smaller at 3 ft, so it’s a similar story.
Don’t get any ideas about the bigger swell. On Wednesday, 9th September, it pushes to 6 ft, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-shore from the east. The wave energy is strong (285), but it’s a total mess. That setup is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. It’s just too lumpy and choppy.
So, to sum it up: it’s a lean period. The first 12 days are a complete blank. The only real chance is the morning of the 18th, and maybe the 19th, for a quick, clean, ordinary session on small waves. After that, it’s back to the east wind misery. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a tough watch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 29 | 45 | 43 | 100 | 85 | 94 | 60 | 138 | 162 | 253 | 187 | 200 | 236 | 248 | 207 | 191 | 282 | 190 | 223 | 163 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:18PM0.85m | 4:16AM0.49m | 6:15PM0.86m | 5:31AM0.55m | 7:05PM0.85m | 6:41AM0.61m | 7:50PM0.83m | 7:44AM0.68m | 8:31PM0.79m | 8:42AM0.74m | 9:09PM0.73m | 9:35AM0.79m | 9:46PM0.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:48PM0.34m | 10:39AM0.00m | 00:36AM0.32m | 11:46AM0.03m | 1:18AM0.29m | 12:50PM0.06m | 1:57AM0.25m | 1:50PM0.10m | 2:33AM0.21m | 2:49PM0.15m | 3:08AM0.17m | 3:46PM0.19m | 3:42AM0.14m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
mm | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 26 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 27 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | NE 12 | E 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 29 | 45 | 43 | 23 | 85 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 47 | 47 | 40 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | E 8 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | E 8 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 | N 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 1 | 30 | 3 | 6 | 22 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 10 | NE 8 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 2 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | — | E 5 | E 5 | — | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 24 | — | 19 | 100 | — | 94 | 60 | 138 | 162 | 253 | 187 | 200 | 236 | 248 | 207 | 191 | 282 | 190 | 223 | 163 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 675 | 0 | 26 | 456 | 0 | 854 | 1001 | 73 | 645 | 1103 | 7 | 261 | 400 | 7 | 402 | 545 | 0 | 73 | 1075 | 7 |
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The above surf forecast table for Tea Break provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tea Break can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tea Break 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 (Tea Break) 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).
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