
Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, E swell with 245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period. 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 1.8m 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 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty again, this time in feet and Fahrenheit. Here's the lowdown for Tea Break.
Honest truth – there's nothing worth chasing in this 16-day window, from July 17 right through to August 1. Every single session is showing poor surf. The swell is coming out of the east and east-northeast, but Tea Break needs a north-northeast direction to really fire, so it's all off. Winds are cross-shore, mostly moderate to fresh, stirring up a lumpy cross-chop. No clean offshore or glassy conditions at all.
Wave heights run from about 3ft to 6ft, but with short periods of 5 to 8 seconds, the waves lack punch and shape. Combined energy levels sit between 84 and 305 – not that it matters when the wind and direction are so wrong. Water temp is a warm 83°, right on average for the season.
Tea Break is a consistent reef, so it rarely goes this flat and messy for long. Forecasts can flip pretty quickly around here, but as it stands, you're better off staying dry. No standout days – just a blank run of poor conditions. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
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157 | 205 | 199 | 159 | 202 | 158 | 156 | 124 | 130 | 147 | 161 | 98 | 88 | 111 | 100 | 86 | 149 | 151 | 121 | 198 | 106 | |
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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 | 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 | 5:05PM0.67m | 3:34AM0.35m | 5:58PM0.68m | 4:22AM0.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:20AM-0.02m | 11:41PM0.28m | 10:07AM-0.03m | 00:39AM0.27m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 |
4 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 28 | 15 | — | 29 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
157 | 205 | 199 | 159 | 202 | 158 | 156 | 124 | 130 | 147 | 161 | 98 | 88 | 111 | 100 | 86 | 149 | 151 | 121 | 198 | 106 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 645 | 1044 | 26 | 645 | 1085 | 7 | 645 | 1044 | 7 | 178 | 659 | 0 | 645 | 660 | 0 | 73 | 545 | 0 | 645 | 882 | 7 |
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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.
Tea Break is 7 km (4 miles) from Puerto Plata. If you plan a holiday in Amber Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Plata. Puerto Plata has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










