Tea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.

Well, I’m not gonna lie to you, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. The whole 16-day window is a dud. There’s nothing that qualifies as a good surf session at Tea Break. The swell is weak and the wind is almost always wrong, so you’re not getting any clean lines.

The first real chance to even think about paddling out is Monday, September 7th, but it’s a non-starter. Swell is a tiny 3 ft from the east, period is a short 8 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-shore. The water temps are sitting at 85°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The whole day is a write-off – the wave comment says “poor surf conditions” and the energy is a measly 85.

Tuesday the 8th is the same story. 3 ft in the morning, 4 ft in the afternoon, but the wind is still cross or cross-on, and the energy barely gets past 112. By Wednesday the 9th, the swell bumps up to 5 ft in the afternoon with a period of just 6 seconds and a cross-shore wind at 19 mph. That’s a lumpy, messy combo – energy hits 212, but it’s all chopped up. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.

Thursday the 10th through the weekend is the same pattern: 4 ft to 5 ft, east swell, period rarely above 8 seconds, and cross-shore winds. The energy ranges from 150 to 267, but it’s never clean. The best you’ll get is Friday morning, September 11th, with a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is only 4 ft and 8 seconds, so it’s still a marginal session.

The second week doesn’t get any better. From Monday the 14th right through to Tuesday the 22nd, the swell drops back to 2 ft to 4 ft, periods are short (4 to 8 seconds), and the wind stays cross-shore. Energy levels are mostly below 100, with a few blips up to 121. By the time you hit the 19th and 20th, there’s a risk of thunderstorms, and the swell is barely 3 ft. It’s a long, flat, and frustrating run.

To be honest, this is one of those stretches where the blank run is just normal for the area. There’s no standout, no hidden gem, no window of hope. If you’re desperate, you could sneak out on that Friday morning the 11th for a few weak, grovelly waves, but don’t expect much. The forecast can change, but right now, I’d hang the board up for a while.

Rusty.

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