
Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 199 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s be straight with you – the outlook for the next 16 days here is a tough one. The entire run is a write-off for any decent surf. Every window from now through to Monday the 27th of July shows “poor surf conditions” with no scores that would get me out of bed. There’s not a single standout session on offer, and that’s a rare blank stretch. The only break in the area is Tea Break, a consistent reef setup exposed to NNE swell, but the actual swell we’re getting is all cross-shore from the east, with just enough energy to keep it messy. Combined swell energy ranges from weak (53) to moderate (256), but it never finds a clean channel.
From Sunday morning the 12th, it’s east wind 12 mph, cross-shore, with a 4 ft east swell at 8 seconds. That’s a short-period slop, and combined energy at 169 is moderate but nowhere near clean. The water sits at 83°F with zero anomaly – dead average for this time of year. Nothing to write home about. That pattern repeats day after day: east or east-northeast winds 9–19 mph, cross-shore, with swell height bobbing between 3 ft and 6 ft, periods short at 5–8 seconds. There’s a fleeting bump on Monday afternoon the 20th where the swell reaches 6 ft at 7 seconds, energy hitting 256, but it’s paired with a 19 mph cross-shore that’ll just chop it to bits. The afternoon of Sunday the 19th also hits 6 ft, but again, same story.
By the tail end, Thursday the 23rd into Friday the 24th, the energy drops to weak levels (53–87), swell drops to 3–4 ft at 5 seconds – barely a ripple with onshore slop. Saturday the 25th nudges back to moderate energy (143), but it’s still cross-shore and short-period. No offshore winds in sight, no glassy mornings, just a constant cross-breeze. With swell heights under 5 ft, it’s not dangerous for beginners, just disappointing. Even the consistent reputation of Tea Break can’t save this one – the swell direction (east) is a mismatch for the break’s optimum NNE direction, so the reef isn’t focusing the energy at all.
Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, this cross-shore chop might look fun, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a skip. We’ll have to wait for a change – forecasts can shift, but for now, it’s a solid two-week snooze.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
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152 | 74 | 156 | 185 | 77 | 67 | 155 | 124 | 125 | 127 | 133 | 85 | 104 | 143 | 144 | 140 | 109 | 123 | 149 | 179 | 162 | |
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 | 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 | 00:24AM0.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:54PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 11 | — |
6 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 8 | 2 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | NE 9 | N 11 | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 12 | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 |
152 | 74 | 156 | 185 | 77 | 67 | 155 | 124 | 125 | 127 | 133 | 85 | 104 | 143 | 144 | 140 | 109 | 123 | 149 | 179 | 162 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 652 | 1044 | 0 | 652 | 675 | 0 | 407 | 863 | 7 | 74 | 1001 | 7 | 977 | 1103 | 0 | 407 | 863 | 0 | 178 | 1103 | 0 |
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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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