
Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, E swell with 213 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 (Sun 12th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it's a tough one. We're looking at a solid 16-day run where the conditions just aren't cooperating. The only break on the radar is Tea Break, a consistent intermediate reef setup, but the wind and swell are locked in a battle that no surfer wants to be in the middle of. For the first 15 days, from Saturday the 11th right through to the morning of Saturday the 25th, it's a real grind. The wind is mostly a cross-shore breeze from the east, blowing at 12 to 19 mph, which is just trashing the surface. The swell is hanging around, starting at 4 ft to 5 ft, and bumping up to 5 ft and even 6 ft by the 20th, but it's all coming from the east with a short, weak period of 5 to 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at best, sitting between 94 and 327 (moderate wave energy), but it's all messy, lumpy cross-chop. It's not surfable, plain and simple. The water temperature is a warm 83°F with a normal anomaly of 0.2°F, so you'd be warm, but you'd be floating in a washing machine.
Now, there's a flicker of hope on the very last day, Sunday the 26th. The morning session shows a shift. The wind drops to a gentle 9 mph from the east, going cross-offshore, which cleans things right up. The swell drops to 4 ft from the east with a 7-second period, and the combined energy is weak at 117 (weak wave energy). The description says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" – that's the only window where it's even worth paddling out. It's not going to be a standout, but it's the only chance to get wet without getting beaten up. After that, the afternoon goes back to poor conditions.
So, the best on offer? Honestly, there is one standout here, and it's the Sunday morning session on the 26th at Tea Break. It's not epic, but it's the only clean wave in the whole run. Crowds are "sometimes" likely, so you might have a few others with the same idea. For a reef break, that 4 ft east swell is small, but with a clean face, it's your best bet for a few fun ones.
To sum it up, there's a big, long gap of 15 days of poor surf. Then, one morning that might just be worth the wait. Forecasts can change, but for now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | NNE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
187 | 176 | 147 | 208 | 212 | 176 | 120 | 102 | 109 | 134 | 129 | 172 | 108 | 100 | 83 | 138 | 10 | 148 | 170 | 175 | 167 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | cross |
High Tide | 6:46PM0.83m | 5:26AM0.36m | 7:44PM0.87m | 6:32AM0.37m | 8:39PM0.88m | 7:39AM0.40m | 9:30PM0.88m | 8:46AM0.44m | 10:18PM0.85m | 9:52AM0.48m | 11:03PM0.81m | 10:57AM0.52m | 11:45PM0.74m | 12:03PM0.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:23AM0.23m | 11:55AM-0.22m | 2:19AM0.22m | 12:55PM-0.22m | 3:10AM0.21m | 1:55PM-0.20m | 3:57AM0.19m | 2:54PM-0.15m | 4:41AM0.17m | 3:53PM-0.07m | 5:23AM0.14m | 4:53PM0.01m | 6:03AM0.11m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | |
7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | 7:23 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 |
Feels °C | 31 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
9 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | N 6 | N 8 | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 13 | N 12 | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
187 | 176 | 147 | 208 | 212 | 176 | 120 | 102 | 109 | 134 | 129 | 172 | 108 | 100 | 83 | 138 | 125 | 148 | 170 | 175 | 167 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1103 | 0 | 652 | 1044 | 0 | 545 | 675 | 0 | 545 | 863 | 7 | 1007 | 675 | 0 | 545 | 1103 | 176 | 545 | 545 | 7 | 73 |
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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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