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 236 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM.
| 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, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Tea Break over the next 16 days is a tough one. The whole run is plagued by cross-shore winds, mostly from the east and east-northeast, blowing at 12 to 19 mph. That’s creating a constant cross-chop and lumpy surface, which is just never going to give you the clean, groomed face we all dream about. The swell is hanging around from the east, but it’s a short-period, weak windswell the whole way through, with periods between 5 and 9 seconds, and it’s just not packing the punch or the shape to overcome the wind.
From Friday the 17th July through to Saturday the 2nd August, every single session is flagged as “poor surf conditions.” There’s no standout moment here. The combined swell energy is mostly moderate, bouncing between 98 and 227, but the wind is consistently messing it up. The water temperature is a warm 83° on the 17th, and the anomaly is 0.0°, so it’s bang on average for this time of year. Nice for a swim, but not for surfing.
The real problem is that Tea Break is a reef break, exposed to the swell, but the optimum direction is from the north-northeast. The swell we’re getting is from the east, so it’s not hitting the break at its best angle, and the short period means it’s all chop and no power. This setup looks far more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest. The strong, consistent cross-shore wind is exactly what a kiter wants, but for a surfer, it’s just a grind.
There are no highlights in this window. The forecast is bleak, and the only break on offer is giving us a solid week and a half of zero recommendations. It’s a blank run, plain and simple. For this area, that’s a bit of a bummer, but it happens. Forecasts can change, but right now, don’t bother waxing up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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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 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 89 | 113 | 129 | 136 | 170 | 148 | 150 | 173 | 168 | 179 | 206 | 176 | 139 | 150 | 85 | 91 | 125 | 38 | 89 | 66 | 146 |
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 7 | ENE 9 | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 38 | 8 | — | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 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 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | ENE 5 | E 6 |
| kJ | 89 | 113 | 129 | 136 | 170 | 148 | 150 | 173 | 168 | 179 | 206 | 176 | 139 | 150 | 85 | 91 | 125 | 31 | 89 | 66 | 146 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 545 | 1103 | 7 | 645 | 1087 | 7 | 645 | 1044 | 7 | 645 | 1044 | 7 | 58 | 675 | 0 | 407 | 675 | 0 | 73 | 1013 | 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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