
Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, E swell with 534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. 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 (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Okay, here’s the deal. The next couple of weeks at Tea Break are looking like a write-off for most of it. We’ve got a persistent cross-shore wind and a messy, weak swell that’s just not hitting this reef right. There’s energy out there, but it’s all over the shop, so don’t get excited just yet.
The first few days, the 9th and 10th, are a total washout. We’ve got a small, short-period easterly swell, around 4ft to 5ft, but it’s crossed up and choppy. The energy is weak to moderate – we’re talking 155 to 210 – and the period is only 6 to 7 seconds. It’s just a jumbled mess. Not worth paddling out.
The middle of the week, the 11th and 12th, stays small and weak, with the same cross-shore wind. The energy drops to as low as 78 on the 12th, which is next to nothing. The swell is barely 3ft, and the period is still short. It’s a grind.
Now, the size starts to build, but the quality doesn't. From the 13th through the 15th, the swell picks up, peaking on the 14th with a 6ft to 7ft easterly swell. The combined energy jumps up to 475 to 521, which is strong. But the wind is still cross-shore, and the period is only 8 seconds. It’s just a big, bumpy, onshore mess. This is one of those swells with all the power and none of the shape. It’s going to be a battle and not much fun.
The swell stays solid through the 16th and 17th, but the cross-shore wind and poor quality stick around. The energy is still strong, in the 400s, but the 9-second period doesn’t help. It’s all just crumbly and bumpy.
Now, here’s the first glimmer of hope. On the morning of the 18th, the period jumps up to 12 seconds, and the energy peaks at 809. That’s a proper groundswell pulse. The size is a decent 5ft to 6ft, but the wind is still cross-shore, and the rating is only a 2 out of 10. It’s still marginal, but that longer period is a sign that a better swell might be brewing. The afternoon of the 18th and the 19th keep that longer period, but the energy drops and the wind stays cross-shore, so it’s still not there.
Then, on the morning of the 20th, we finally get a bit of relief. The wind goes glassy, and it’s a “slight air.” The swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, but for a short window, it’s clean. The energy is weak at 99, but if you’re desperate, that’s your moment. After that, it’s back to the same old story – small, weak, and cross-shore – right through to the 24th.
So, the bottom line is, there’s nothing here that’s going to get your heart racing. The only time the conditions might be even slightly surfable is that glassy window on the morning of the 20th, but it’s tiny. The bigger swells later in the run just get ruined by the wind. This is a classic case where the setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, at least for the bulk of the period.
Keep your board in the car, but don’t be surprised if you don’t even bother. The forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
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176 | 130 | 143 | 143 | 179 | 199 | 179 | 158 | 150 | 83 | 92 | 67 | 176 | 128 | 236 | 357 | 465 | 501 | 529 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
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 | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:07AM0.42m | 6:34PM0.85m | 5:20AM0.44m | 7:29PM0.87m | 6:31AM0.48m | 8:19PM0.87m | 7:39AM0.53m | 9:06PM0.85m | 8:44AM0.59m | 9:48PM0.81m | 9:46AM0.64m | 10:27PM0.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:07AM0.31m | 10:43AM-0.12m | 1:04AM0.30m | 11:48AM-0.12m | 1:54AM0.27m | 12:50PM-0.10m | 2:38AM0.25m | 1:51PM-0.06m | 3:18AM0.22m | 2:50PM-0.00m | 3:57AM0.19m | 3:48PM0.07m | 4:34AM0.15m | ||||||
— | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 13 |
12 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | — | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | N 14 | N 14 | — | N 15 | NE 14 | — |
— | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 8 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
176 | 130 | 143 | 143 | 179 | 199 | 179 | 158 | 150 | 83 | 92 | 67 | 176 | 128 | 236 | 357 | 465 | 501 | 529 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 239 | 1103 | 0 | 652 | 863 | 26 | 1103 | 1103 | 0 | 73 | 977 | 7 | 407 | 402 | 7 | 645 | 1103 | 26 |
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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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