Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 254 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. I’ve got the full 16-day window on the table, and to be honest, there’s nothing to get excited about. The whole forecast period is a long, flat, and windy blank. There’s no surf on offer worth a paddle, so don’t bother waxing up just yet.
The only break on the radar is Tea Break, a reef setup. It’s consistent, which normally would be a good sign, but the conditions just don’t line up. From Thursday the 16th of July right through to Friday the 31st of July, it’s the same story: cross-shore winds every single day, often from the east or east-northeast, and they’re blowing at 12 to 19 mph. That’s a fresh breeze, turning the ocean into a lumpy, cross-chop mess. The water temp is sitting at 83°F, which is about average for the time of year.
The swell sticks around in the 3 ft to 6 ft range, mostly from the east, but the period is short – between 4 and 8 seconds. That’s weak, wind-driven slop, not a proper groundswell. The combined energy here is moderate at best, but it doesn’t matter because the wind just ruins it. The wave comment says it all: “poor surf conditions.” Every single session is a zero out of ten.
Because the winds are so strong and the waves are choppy, this looks like a better setup for kite surfing than for paddle surfing. The reef isn’t going to offer any shelter from the easterly breeze.
There’s a big gap with no recommendations at all – the entire 16 days. For this area, a blank run like this is more normal. It tends not to stay poor for long, and forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 89 | 46 | 76 | 104 | 138 | 143 | 153 | 175 | 111 | 162 | 121 | 176 | 195 | 254 | 198 | 150 | 127 | 132 | 108 | 132 | 64 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:52AM0.48m | 11:03PM0.81m | 10:57AM0.52m | 11:45PM0.74m | 12:03PM0.57m | 00:24AM0.66m | 1:07PM0.60m | 1:01AM0.58m | 2:10PM0.63m | 1:37AM0.50m | 3:10PM0.65m | 2:13AM0.43m | 4:09PM0.66m | 2:51AM0.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:53PM-0.07m | 5:23AM0.14m | 4:53PM0.01m | 6:03AM0.11m | 5:54PM0.10m | 6:41AM0.08m | 6:59PM0.18m | 7:19AM0.05m | 8:08PM0.23m | 7:57AM0.03m | 9:20PM0.27m | 8:37AM0.00m | 10:33PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 64 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 89 | 46 | 76 | 104 | 138 | 143 | 153 | 175 | 111 | 162 | 121 | 176 | 195 | 254 | 198 | 150 | 127 | 132 | 108 | 132 | 54 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 851 | 977 | 7 | 545 | 1103 | 7 | 1103 | 1044 | 7 | 545 | 1001 | 7 | 178 | 1044 | 0 | 178 | 833 | 0 | 407 | 495 | 0 |
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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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