Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, E swell with 159 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s chew the fat on Tea Break.
To be straight up, mate, this is a tough run. The whole 16-day window is a struggle, with no proper standout days at all. The swell is small and weak, and the wind is stuck cross-shore or cross-offshore for most of it, which leaves things messy. We’ve got a long gap here with nothing worth paddling out for.
Right from the start, Wednesday 2nd September, it’s poor. Swell is tiny at 3 ft from the east with a short, weak 9-second period. The combined energy is weak (124), and a gentle cross-breeze is chopping it up. That sets the tone. Thursday and Friday are even worse – swell drops to 2 ft and 2 ft, periods down to 4 or 5 seconds, combined energy in the gutter (27 to 50). All cross-shore wind. Not worth waxing the board.
Saturday 5th September stays small, 2 ft to 4 ft east swell, energy still weak (55 to 63). Sunday and Monday are the same story – messy, weak, and crossed up. The only flicker of hope comes on Thursday 10th September morning. We get a 5 ft east swell, but the period is only 6 seconds and combined energy is moderate at 294. The wind turns cross-offshore, and it cleans up a bit – “clean” conditions. The score is still marginal at best. It’s the only moment in the whole run that doesn’t look completely horrible, but it’s far from a standout.
Then it’s back to poor surf for another solid stretch. Friday 11th through Sunday 13th September: east swell around 4 ft to 5 ft, period 8 to 9 seconds, energy moderate (218 to 288), but the cross-shore wind chops it all up. The afternoon of the 13th gets a fresh 19 mph cross-breeze – lumpy and ugly. Not for surfing.
Monday 14th September drops right off again – 2 ft in the morning, energy only 59. The afternoon bumps up to 4 ft but with 19 mph cross-wind. Kite-surfing might be more fun than paddle surfing. Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th September: tiny NNE swells creeping in, 1 ft to 3 ft, period 10 to 13 seconds. That longer period is groundswell, but there’s no size to work with, and the cross-shore wind is still there. Combined energy is moderate (109 to 228) but it’s not enough to get excited about. Thursday 17th September fizzles out with 1 ft and energy down to 64.
Honestly, there’s no real highlight here. Tea Break is a consistent reef, but the window is just flat and windy. Not one day offers good quality surf. For an area like this, a blank run is more normal when the trade winds don’t ease and the swell is small. Forecasts can always change, but as it stands, leave the boards at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 9 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 |
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97 | 122 | 136 | 105 | 28 | 40 | 37 | 15 | 40 | 38 | 36 | 63 | 55 | 74 | 83 | 61 | 32 | 87 | 35 | |
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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 | off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:21PM0.54m | 12:57PM0.80m | 00:00AM0.50m | 2:00PM0.81m | 00:47AM0.47m | 3:07PM0.82m | 1:45AM0.45m | 4:14PM0.84m | 2:57AM0.46m | 5:18PM0.85m | 4:16AM0.49m | 6:15PM0.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:35AM0.05m | 7:17PM0.32m | 6:22AM0.01m | 8:29PM0.34m | 7:18AM-0.01m | 9:43PM0.35m | 8:21AM-0.02m | 10:51PM0.35m | 9:29AM-0.01m | 11:48PM0.34m | 10:39AM0.00m | 00:36AM0.32m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
6:58 | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 28 |
Feels °C | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | N 10 | E 8 | E 7 | N 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 8 | N 8 | N 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | E 8 |
97 | 122 | 3 | 105 | 20 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 36 | — | 32 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 32 | 5 | 35 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 10 | N 10 | E 11 | E 7 | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | — | NE 7 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NE 9 |
— | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | 5 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 12 | NE 9 | NNE 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | E 8 | — | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
43 | — | 136 | — | 28 | 40 | 37 | 15 | 40 | 38 | 18 | 63 | 55 | 74 | 83 | 61 | 26 | 87 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 407 | 882 | 0 | 652 | 675 | 25 | 407 | 675 | 0 | 239 | 675 | 0 | 407 | 594 | 0 | 26 | 675 | 0 |
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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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