Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, E swell with 682 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Tea Break are looking pretty grim. This reef set-up is consistent, and it picks up swell from the NNE, but what’s coming in is a real letdown.
Right from Thursday morning, August 13th, we’ve got weak, short-period easterly slop. Swell height is only about 3 feet from the east, with a period of just 7 seconds, and combined energy is a measly 87 – that’s barely a bump. The wind is cross-offshore, which keeps things clean, but there’s just no power or shape in the water. Water temp is 84°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least the water feels good.
That same pattern drags on for days. Thursday afternoon, Friday, the weekend… it’s all the same story. Small, crumbly, short-period east swell, cross-shore winds, and lumpy conditions. Friday the 14th sees the swell height nudge up to 6 feet, but with a period of 7-8 seconds and a fresh cross-shore breeze, it’s just a messy, blown-out 2-3 foot mess. The energy jumps up (363 on Friday morning), but that doesn’t mean good waves – it’s just more choppy, junky lines.
Honestly, the only time there’s a flicker of hope is on Monday the 17th. Swell height hits 6 to 6 feet, the period stretches to a decent 10 seconds, and energy readings climb into the 600s – that’s moderate energy. It’s still cross-shore, so it stays a bit lumpy, but the marginal surf forecast rating tells you it’s borderline. For a surfer who’s desperate and willing to work for it, you might find a semi-rideable wall. But it’s still not what I’d call good.
After that, it’s back to the same old story right through to the end of the month. Small, weak, short-period swell, cross-shore winds, and not a single standout in the whole 16-day window. There’s one morning on the 26th with lighter 9 mph winds, but the swell is tiny and gutless.
So here it is: if you absolutely need to get wet this week, the best chance is probably Monday the 17th or Tuesday the 25th, when the swell is at least chest to head high and has a little bit of period behind it. But don’t expect anything clean or lined up. For beginners, the swell never gets over 5 feet until the 25th, and that’s the only day that’s borderline – but cross-shore chop makes it tricky for learning. For experienced surfers, this is a real test of patience.
This stretch looks pretty average, but it’s not unusual for this spot. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but I wouldn’t be booking any days off work right now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
92 | 226 | 270 | 398 | 418 | 222 | 223 | 259 | 272 | 251 | 264 | 368 | 556 | 682 | 390 | 224 | 119 | 108 | 129 | 104 | 54 | |
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 | 8:44AM0.59m | 9:48PM0.81m | 9:46AM0.64m | 10:27PM0.75m | 10:44AM0.68m | 11:04PM0.68m | 11:41AM0.71m | 11:40PM0.60m | 12:37PM0.72m | 00:14AM0.53m | 1:32PM0.71m | 00:48AM0.47m | 2:29PM0.70m | 1:23AM0.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:50PM-0.00m | 3:57AM0.19m | 3:48PM0.07m | 4:34AM0.15m | 4:46PM0.13m | 5:10AM0.12m | 5:45PM0.20m | 5:46AM0.09m | 6:46PM0.25m | 6:22AM0.08m | 7:49PM0.28m | 7:02AM0.06m | 8:54PM0.31m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NE 8 | N 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 8 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | E 8 |
6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 368 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | NE 7 | N 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 5 | E 6 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 |
92 | 226 | 270 | 398 | 418 | 222 | 223 | 259 | 272 | 251 | 264 | — | 556 | 682 | 390 | 224 | 119 | 108 | 129 | 104 | 54 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1151 | 402 | 26 | 400 | 1103 | 7 | 178 | 261 | 0 | 193 | 239 | 0 | 545 | 545 | 0 | 73 | 810 | 0 | 261 | 863 | 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.
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