Tea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what the next couple of weeks look like.

For the first week and a half, it’s a real bummer. We’ve got waves, but the conditions are ugly. A steady cross-shore wind from the east is putting a lumpy chop on everything. The wave quality is poor, and I wouldn’t bother paddling out until things change.

The only spot in the mix is Tea Break. It’s a reef break, exposed to the swell, and it breaks consistently. The water temp is about normal for this time of year. But from Monday the 3rd through Sunday the 9th, it’s all cross-shore wind and poor surf. Swell heights are between 3ft and 5ft from the east, with short, weak periods of 4 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is weak to moderate (52 to 172). It’s not worth it.

That pattern holds through the second week. Monday the 10th to Monday the 17th is more of the same – cross-shore wind, lumpy conditions, and a “poor surf” rating on every session. The swell builds a bit, reaching 5ft to 7ft by the weekend of the 15th and 16th, and the energy picks up (194 to 492), but it’s still wind-affected and messy. The period stays short, around 6 to 8 seconds, so it won’t have any real punch.

If you’re an expert and you’re really keen, the bigger swells from the 14th of August onward might be interesting. On the 15th, we’re looking at 6ft to 7ft from the east, with a period of 7 to 8 seconds and energy in the 400s. That’s a lot of power, but it’s still cross-shore and lumpy. For a reef break like Tea Break, that’s a tough ask. It’s only for the experienced crew, and even then, expect a fight.

Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there’s not a single standout session. The wind just won’t cooperate. If you’re into kite surfing, this consistent cross-shore breeze and building swell might be your thing, but for a surfer looking for clean waves, it’s a hard pass.

Rusty.

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