Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, E swell with 1,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. 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+) | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at the 16-day window ahead for Tea Break. The reef is exposed to a north-northeast optimum, but it’s facing easterly swell all period, so it’s a bit of a mismatch. The recent pattern is pretty grim, with a long stretch of poor surf and cross-shore winds that just won’t let up. The swell energy is weak to moderate at best, and the wind stays mostly cross, never cleaning up for a proper session. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
We start off with a blank run. The first few days are a write-off. Saturday 29 August has a 4ft, 6-second east swell with 12 mph cross-shore wind, giving poor surf and a combined energy of just 148. Sunday 30 August is similar, with 4ft, 8-second swell but still cross. The wind is a moderate breeze, and the wave state is cross-chop. It’s not worth paddling out.
Monday 31 August sees a jump in swell to 7ft, 10-second east swell, but the score is still low. The combined energy climbs to 816, which is moderate, but the wind is cross and the surf is marginal with questionable tide conditions. By Tuesday morning 1 September, the swell drops back to 4ft, and it’s back to poor surf. The whole first week is a struggle.
The standout moment, if you can call it that, comes on Monday 7 September. The morning shows 4ft, 9-second east swell with a combined energy of 263, and the wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it’s the best of a bad bunch. The afternoon has 5ft, 9-second swell with energy of 323, still cross-shore. It’s marginal, but it’s the only period where you might find a few fun ones if you’re keen. The water temp is normal.
Tuesday 8 September morning has a 4ft, 8-second swell with light cross-shore wind and a combined energy of 388, but the afternoon turns back to poor surf. The rest of the window, from Wednesday 9 September through to Sunday 13 September, is a mix of poor surf and marginal conditions, with cross-shore winds and occasional cross-chop. The swell stays east, between 4ft and 6ft, but the period is short, often under 8 seconds, so the waves are weak and messy.
Honestly, this is a tough stretch. The reef is consistent, but the wind is always cross, and the swell direction is wrong. If you’re desperate, the morning of Monday 7 September is the only real hope. Otherwise, it’s a blank run for most of the 16 days. The patterns don’t shift, so it’s a waiting game.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 |
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83 | 106 | 129 | 183 | 172 | 163 | 178 | 816 | 878 | 600 | 262 | 427 | 220 | 122 | 165 | 53 | 103 | 63 | 43 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:14PM0.74m | 9:25AM0.65m | 9:44PM0.70m | 10:15AM0.70m | 10:14PM0.65m | 11:05AM0.75m | 10:46PM0.59m | 11:59AM0.78m | 11:21PM0.54m | 12:57PM0.80m | 00:00AM0.50m | 2:00PM0.81m | 00:47AM0.47m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:23AM0.23m | 3:21PM0.20m | 3:50AM0.19m | 4:14PM0.23m | 4:21AM0.14m | 5:10PM0.27m | 4:55AM0.09m | 6:11PM0.30m | 5:35AM0.05m | 7:17PM0.32m | 6:22AM0.01m | 8:29PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | N 11 | N 11 | ENE 5 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
44 | 42 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 23 | 178 | 816 | — | — | 262 | — | 220 | 2 | 2 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 12 | NE 10 | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 14 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 |
83 | 106 | 129 | 183 | 172 | 163 | — | — | 878 | 600 | — | 427 | — | 122 | 165 | 53 | 103 | 63 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 239 | 402 | 0 | 178 | 474 | 0 | 73 | 73 | 0 | 407 | 407 | 0 | 73 | 675 | 0 | 652 | 863 | 25 |
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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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