Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s 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 (Jul 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s 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 1.5m 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| 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
Alright, let's get into it. Rusty here.
First up, we're looking at a pretty grim stretch for Tea Break. This reef break is consistent, which is a shame because the conditions are just not playing ball for the vast majority of the 16-day window.
From Friday the 17th of July right through to the end of the month, it's a write-off. We're looking at a solid 12 days of poor surf conditions. The wind is a constant cross-shore, anything from 9 mph to 19 mph, just messing up the surface. We've got a mix of small to moderate swell, around 3 ft to 5 ft, mostly from the east, but it's all short-period windswell, between 5 and 8 seconds, so it's weak and bumpy. The combined energy is moderate at best, but it's all just messy. Don't even bother paddling out.
Now, there's a glimmer. The first glimmer of hope comes on Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning session is looking like the only real standout in the entire forecast. We get a clean 6 ft swell from the east, with a gentle cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. The water is currently 83°, which is about average for this time of year. That morning window is the one to circle. The afternoon that same day goes back to being blown out, and Thursday looks rough again.
So, for the next week and a half, it's a total scratch. Save your energy for the morning of the 29th of July. That's the only time you'll find any clean lines at this spot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 92 | 108 | 129 | 129 | 144 | 158 | 159 | 193 | 173 | 173 | 175 | 165 | 121 | 124 | 85 | 91 | 111 | 39 | 66 | 66 | 138 |
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 | 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 | 4:09PM0.66m | 2:51AM0.38m | 5:05PM0.67m | 3:34AM0.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:37AM0.00m | 10:33PM0.28m | 9:20AM-0.02m | 11:41PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 7 | E 8 | — | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 10 | — | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | — | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | E 6 |
| kJ | 92 | 108 | 129 | 129 | 144 | 158 | 159 | 193 | 173 | 173 | 175 | 165 | 121 | 124 | 85 | 91 | 111 | 39 | 66 | 66 | 138 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 545 | 1103 | 7 | 1087 | 1087 | 26 | 545 | 1001 | 7 | 863 | 1044 | 7 | 178 | 545 | 0 | 407 | 675 | 0 | 407 | 1001 | 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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