Tea Break Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.84° N 70.75° W

Tea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tea Break sea temperature is
28.8°C
0.2° 

Tea Break surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tea Break surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, mate, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Tea Break over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a solid 16-day window here, but for the first week? The surf is pretty much a write-off. From Sunday morning the 23rd of August right through to Saturday the 29th of August, it’s all cross-shore winds and poor conditions. The swell is small to moderate, mostly coming from the east, around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the energy is moderate at best (combined energy values around 105 to 284). With steady 12 to 19 mph cross winds, it’s going to be choppy and messy. Not worth the paddle.

Now, things start to change a little as we get into the end of August and the start of September, but still not firing. Sunday the 31st of August shows a glimmer with a long-period easterly swell at 3 ft and a period of 15 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, carrying moderate energy (443). The wind is lighter, a gentle cross-shore breeze at 9 mph. The comments say marginal, and it’s true—this kind of long-period swell on a reef break like Tea Break can get a bit straight and tricky, but it’s the best looking window of the whole outlook. It’s still not a standout though.

If you’re an experienced surfer, the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September could be your best bet. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the east with a period of 12 seconds. That’s solid, but it’s pushing into 8 ft territory and that’s expert-only really. The combined energy is strong at 737. Winds are still gentle cross-shore at 9 mph, so not clean, but you might find a few workable ones if you’re skilled and hungry.

For beginners, there’s nothing safe or clean in the whole period. It’s mostly cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, with the smaller swells (2 ft to 4 ft) having short periods of 5 to 6 seconds. The wave energy is weak to moderate (values between 51 and 139), and it won’t be fun.

The water temperature is around 84°F with a tiny anomaly of 0.4°F, so that’s about average for the time of year.

Bottom line: The first week is a total washout. The second week offers a couple of slightly better mornings for crew who know what they’re doing, but nothing to write home about. It’s a long, dry run. Forecasts can turn, so keep an eye out, but right now I’d say give it a miss and wait for a better window.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
90
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67
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161
187
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240
183
Wind (km/h)
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25
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15
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20
E
30
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ESE
20
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High Tide
6:14PM0.71m
4:50AM0.43m
6:58PM0.73m
5:50AM0.46m
7:37PM0.76m
6:48AM0.50m
8:11PM0.77m
7:43AM0.55m
8:43PM0.77m
8:34AM0.60m
9:14PM0.74m
9:25AM0.65m
9:44PM0.70m
Low Tide
10:24AM0.04m
00:43AM0.34m
11:16AM0.05m
1:22AM0.33m
12:06PM0.07m
1:56AM0.32m
12:55PM0.09m
2:26AM0.30m
1:42PM0.12m
2:55AM0.27m
2:31PM0.16m
3:23AM0.23m
3:21PM0.20m
3:50AM0.19m
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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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