Tea Break Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.84° N 70.75° W

Tea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tea Break sea temperature is
28.2° C
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Tea Break surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tea Break surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 363 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tea Break in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on offer.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. We're looking at Tea Break, a reef break that's consistent and exposed, but the near-term forecast is a real struggle. The wind is locked in from the east and east-northeast, blowing cross-shore day after day, and most of the time it's a moderate to fresh breeze, which is just going to put a chop on the surface. While there's a bit of swell showing, the conditions are just too messy for a good paddle. The combined energy is mostly in the moderate range (values like 117, 155, 169), but it's all wrapped up in poor surf conditions. The water temperature is 83°F, which is right on the money for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We start off with a real blank run. From Thursday the 23rd of July all the way through to the morning of Monday the 27th of July, it's just a no-go. The swell is small to moderate, but the cross-shore wind is relentless, making it all look like a washing machine. You'd be better off finding something else to do.

Then, on Monday afternoon, the 27th of July, we get a tiny glimpse of something. The wind drops to a light breeze from the ESE, turning cross-offshore, and the conditions clean up. The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and the combined energy is a moderate 191. The swell is 6ft from the east with a short period of 6 seconds. It's still not great, but it's the first time the ocean looks clean enough to even consider it. But it's still a short-period, weak-ish swell, so don't expect much.

After that, it's back to the same old story. The rest of the week and into the next week is filled with more cross-shore winds and poor surf conditions. The swell energy does pick up a bit around the 30th of July and 1st of August, with combined energy values hitting 356 and 331, which is a solid moderate energy, but it's all with that darn cross-shore wind. The swell is around 5ft to 6ft from the east with a period of 8 seconds, but the conditions are just described as "poor."

For the second week, from the 4th of August onwards, the energy really drops off. The combined energy values are low, often under 100, and the swell is small and short-period. Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th of August see the wind pick up to a fresh breeze again, making it lumpy. There's just no standout window here.

Honestly, if you're desperate, the only remotely clean window is that Monday afternoon the 27th of July. The rest of the 16-day run is a write-off. The reef setup at Tea Break isn't doing us any favours with this wind direction. With the significant cross-shore winds and the beach/reef setup, this stretch is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Stay patient, folks. It can't stay this poor forever.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

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Swell
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
6
1.3
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7
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7
1.4
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5
1.3
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7
1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
181
117
106
145
155
136
186
169
142
193
117
191
77
105
153
57
74
144
143
Wind (km/h)
25
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15
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25
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15
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20
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25
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15
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20
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30
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15
ESE
20
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5
WSW
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15
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5
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15
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25
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High Tide
5:05PM0.67m
3:34AM0.35m
5:58PM0.68m
4:22AM0.34m
6:48PM0.69m
5:14AM0.34m
7:34PM0.70m
6:06AM0.36m
8:15PM0.72m
6:58AM0.38m
8:53PM0.74m
7:50AM0.40m
9:27PM0.75m
Low Tide
11:41PM0.28m
10:07AM-0.03m
00:39AM0.27m
10:55AM-0.04m
1:28AM0.27m
11:43AM-0.05m
2:10AM0.27m
12:30PM-0.04m
2:48AM0.27m
1:14PM-0.02m
3:22AM0.27m
1:57PM0.01m
3:54AM0.25m
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7:22
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Temp °C
32
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Information about the Tea Break Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tea Break 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.

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