Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 230 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down the next 16 days at Tea Break for you.
Right off the bat, I’ll be honest – this is a rough stretch. The whole forecast window is pretty much a bust for anything decent. We’ve got a consistent, exposed reef break that’s always on the menu, but the conditions are just not cooperating. The swell is there, but it’s all cross-shore wind, creating a lumpy cross-chop that’s gonna make it feel like a washing machine out there. The water temp is sitting around 83°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so at least you won’t be cold while you’re getting frustrated.
Starting from Wednesday, July 15, right through to the end of the month, the story is the same: wave heights bumping between 3ft and 5ft from the east, with periods that are short and weak – mostly 5 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, sitting between 64 and 241 (moderate wave energy), but that doesn’t help when the wind is always messing it up. Each day is a repeat of cross-shore winds, either 12 mph in the mornings or 19 mph in the afternoons, with a fresh breeze that’s just churning the surface.
The only day that even sniffs a bit of potential is Sunday, July 26, in the afternoon. The wind shifts to a cross-offshore direction from the ESE at 16 mph, and the wave comment says “clean” for the first time. The swell is 5ft from the east with a 7-second period, and the combined energy is 230 (moderate wave energy). It’s described as “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s not a green light by any means, but it’s the best we’ve got. The reef setup at Tea Break is exposed, and the optimum swell direction is from the NNE, so this east swell is a bit off-angle, but on a reef, it could still offer a few workable waves if you’re an intermediate surfer willing to gamble on the tide.
Honestly, there are no standouts here. The whole 16-day window is a gap of poor surf. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that Sunday afternoon might be your only shot, but don’t expect any magic. Tea Break is a consistent spot, so it tends not to stay poor for long, but this run is a real bummer. For most of the time, with the strong cross-shore wind and messy conditions, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | NNE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 113 | 62 | 76 | 57 | 104 | 9 | 119 | 121 | 170 | 136 | 148 | 132 | 137 | 163 | 193 | 163 | 229 | 217 | 178 | 173 | 150 |
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 | 8:46AM0.44m | 10:18PM0.85m | 9:52AM0.48m | 11:03PM0.81m | 10:57AM0.52m | 11:45PM0.74m | 12:03PM0.57m | 00:24AM0.66m | 1:07PM0.60m | 1:01AM0.58m | 2:10PM0.63m | 1:37AM0.50m | 3:10PM0.65m | 2:13AM0.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:54PM-0.15m | 4:41AM0.17m | 3:53PM-0.07m | 5:23AM0.14m | 4:53PM0.01m | 6:03AM0.11m | 5:54PM0.10m | 6:41AM0.08m | 6:59PM0.18m | 7:19AM0.05m | 8:08PM0.23m | 7:57AM0.03m | 9:20PM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | — | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | NNE 6 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 113 | 62 | 76 | 57 | 104 | 125 | 119 | 121 | 170 | 136 | 148 | 132 | 137 | 163 | 193 | 163 | 229 | 217 | 178 | 173 | 150 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 675 | 977 | 0 | 851 | 675 | 176 | 1103 | 1103 | 7 | 1103 | 863 | 7 | 1103 | 851 | 7 | 1087 | 1044 | 7 | 178 | 1087 | 0 |
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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).
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