
Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 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, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We're looking at Tea Break, a reef set-up, and honestly, the conditions are just not playing ball. The water's sitting at a normal 83° for the time of year, but that's about the only thing that's average.
Kicking off from Tuesday the 14th of July, right through to Wednesday the 29th of July, it's a long, frustrating stretch. The swell is there, sure, but it's all short-period windswell from the east, coming in at a weak 5 to 8 seconds. The energy is all over the shop, from a weak 66 up to a moderate 244 on the 18th, but it doesn't matter because the wind is a constant cross-shore, never letting up. It's a moderate to fresh breeze every single day, which is going to leave that reef top chopped up and lumpy – proper messy. For a reef break, you want it clean, and this ain't it. The height is mostly between 3 ft and 6 ft, but with that wind, it's just a bumpy, frustrating mess.
Given the persistent cross-shore wind and the poor surf quality, this spot is looking way more interesting for kite surfing than for paddle surfing. The setup is there, but the conditions are just wrong for us. There’s no standout day, no magic window. It’s a blank run of 16 days, and for this area, that’s just how it goes sometimes. The forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards at home and give the kites a go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | NNE 7 | 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 |
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63 | 53 | 68 | 83 | 67 | 68 | 90 | 9 | 127 | 184 | 175 | 186 | 232 | 153 | 154 | 199 | 220 | 183 | 230 | 200 | 152 | |
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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 | 9:30PM0.88m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:57AM0.19m | 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 | ||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | |
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | 7:23 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 30 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | E 8 | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
1 | 19 | — | 2 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | 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 |
63 | 53 | 68 | 83 | 67 | 68 | 90 | 105 | 127 | 184 | 175 | 186 | 232 | 153 | 154 | 199 | 220 | 183 | 230 | 200 | 152 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1103 | 0 | 645 | 977 | 0 | 863 | 863 | 176 | 545 | 402 | 7 | 645 | 863 | 7 | 645 | 854 | 7 | 645 | 863 | 7 | 545 |
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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.
Tea Break is 7 km (4 miles) from Puerto Plata. If you plan a holiday in Amber Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Plata. Puerto Plata has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











