Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, E swell with 300 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's get straight into it. We've got a 16-day window on the cards, but I gotta be honest with you, there's a real dry spell ahead. The only break we've got to look at is Tea Break, and it's a tough one to get excited about for the whole stretch.
The overall pattern is a long, drawn-out run of poor surf conditions. The forecast shows cross-shore winds from the east and east-northeast for the entire period, which is a real killer for quality. It's not offering any clean, glassy windows, or any decent offshore breezes to make the most of the swell. The waves are there, but they're going to be a lumpy, cross-chop mess.
From Sunday the 19th July right through to Monday the 3rd of August, every single session is marked as poor surf conditions. The wind is consistently a moderate to fresh breeze, and it's always cross-shore. That means the face of the wave is going to be all chopped up. The swell energy is moderate, with values ranging from 100 to 328, but it's just not working with the wind. The swell is coming from the east and ENE, with short periods of 5 to 9 seconds, so it's a windswell rather than a proper groundswell. The water temperature is a warm 83°F, which is about average for the time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're battling the chop.
There is no standout session in this entire 16-day run. The first few days from Sunday the 19th to Thursday the 24th have some moderate wave energy, but it's all cross-chop. The short period swell (6-8 seconds) means the waves will be weak and crumbly, not good for trimming. For Tea Break, a reef break, it's exposed to the east swell, but the optimum direction is from the NNE, and we're not getting that. The crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you might have it to yourself, but that's not much of a silver lining when the waves are this bad.
Sadly, there's nothing to highlight as a good option. Even the energy picks up a bit on the 29th and 30th of July, with combined energy values hitting 311 and 328, but the swell height is only around 6ft to 6ft and the wind is still a fresh cross-shore. That's just going to be a messy, lumpy wall of water, not a clean wave. The period is still short, so it's not going to have any punch.
If you're looking for a paddle, you're better off waiting for a forecast change. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the consistent cross-shore winds and moderate wave energy. It's a long, blank run, and for this area, a run of poor conditions like this is more normal than not. The forecasts can change, but for now, I'd leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 146 | 184 | 173 | 236 | 143 | 135 | 131 | 87 | 94 | 135 | 59 | 105 | 193 | 102 | 112 | 259 | 199 | 114 | 110 | 163 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 1:01AM0.58m | 2:10PM0.63m | 1:37AM0.50m | 3:10PM0.65m | 2:13AM0.43m | 4:09PM0.66m | 2:51AM0.38m | 5:05PM0.67m | 3:34AM0.35m | 5:58PM0.68m | 4:22AM0.34m | 6:48PM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:59PM0.18m | 7:19AM0.05m | 8:08PM0.23m | 7:57AM0.03m | 9:20PM0.27m | 8:37AM0.00m | 10:33PM0.28m | 9:20AM-0.02m | 11:41PM0.28m | 10:07AM-0.03m | 00:39AM0.27m | 10:55AM-0.04m | 1:28AM0.27m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 7 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 59 | 3 | — | 29 | 60 | — | — | 18 | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 5 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 8 |
| kJ | 146 | 184 | 173 | 236 | 143 | 135 | 131 | 87 | 94 | 135 | 27 | 105 | 193 | 102 | 112 | 259 | 199 | 114 | 110 | 163 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1085 | 7 | 178 | 854 | 7 | 178 | 833 | 0 | 26 | 652 | 0 | 407 | 863 | 0 | 73 | 863 | 0 | 645 | 844 | 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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