Tea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and let’s talk about Tea Break. It’s a reef set-up, and it’s been consistent lately, which is something. But honestly, for most of this stretch, the onshores are going to be a pain in the arse. We’re looking at a lot of cross-shore wind and lumpy, wind-blown surf. It’s not going to be pretty out there for a while.

Looking at the immediate picture, Sunday the 9th kicks off with a messy 4ft of east swell, with a short, weak 7-second period. The energy is low, sitting at 148, and with that moderate cross-shore breeze, it’s going to be a battle. This isn’t a day to be chasing perfection. The whole week is much of the same – wave heights hovering around the 3ft to 5ft mark, with periods stuck in that short, weak zone. The cross-shore winds are the theme, and the surf quality is just poor. We see a little bump in energy Thursday afternoon, getting to 262, but it’s still messy.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday the 14th. The swell starts to push up, hitting 6ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, with the period stretching out to 8 seconds. The energy is getting there too, over 400. The wind is still cross-shore, but it’s more manageable. This is the start of something. Saturday the 15th looks decent as well, with 6ft of swell and a solid 453 energy reading in the morning. It’s still a far cry from perfect, but the size is there and it’s a step in the right direction. It’s big enough for intermediates to enjoy, but it’s not massive.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Tuesday the 18th of August. That morning, we see the swell jump to 5ft, but the period jumps to 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy reading is a strong 687. The wind is still cross-shore, but it’s just a gentle breeze. This is the standout. It’s still not glassy, but that longer period is going to bring some real shape. This is the best on offer. The afternoon sees the swell nudge up to 6ft, and the energy to 784, with an 11-second period. It’s going to be a bumpy but powerful day.

After that, things start to taper off. The swell backs down and the period drops back into the short, weak range. By the 22nd, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves with energy readings in the 50s and 60s. It's a pretty flat end to the window. There’s a little pulse on the 21st with a 10-second period, but it’s small and the wind is still a factor.

So, if you’re looking to score, the clear standout is Tuesday the 18th. It’s the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole period, and the wind, while not perfect, is light enough to work with. It’ll be a proper reef-break day. The Friday before, the 14th, is your next best bet, just for the size and building energy. Everything else is a bit of a write-off, I’m not going to lie. It’s not a classic run for Tea Break, but that Tuesday looks like it could be worth the wait.

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