Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with 514 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ENE 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 (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer over the next couple of weeks.
First up, I’ve got to be straight with you – the outlook for Tea Break is a tough one. This is a consistent reef break that handles a NNE swell, but the wind is locked in from the east for the entire run, and it’s never going offshore. That means we’re looking at a solid run of cross-shore wind and moderate to fresh breeze, keeping the surface lumpy and messy. The water temperature is sitting at 84°F, pretty average for this time of year – nothing to get excited about there.
From Saturday 8 August right through to Monday 17 August, the swell is showing between 3ft and 6ft, mostly from the ENE or E, with short periods of 6 to 8 seconds. That’s a weak, wind-driven chop with low energy. The wave comment keeps saying “poor surf conditions” and the score is a flat zero. Honestly, there’s nothing worth paddling out for – the cross-chop and lumpy conditions are more suited to a kite session than a surfboard.
We finally get a little shift on Tuesday 18 August. The swell bumps up to 6ft from the ENE with a period of 11 seconds, combined energy hitting 919 – that’s moderate energy and a longer period, which should bring some better-shaped lines. The wind is still cross, but only a gentle breeze at 9 mph in the morning, giving a slight cross-chop rather than full lumpiness. It’s labeled “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so it’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ll see. The morning is the pick of that day.
From Wednesday 19 August onward, it drops back off. Swell falls to 4ft, then down to 2ft by the 22nd, with periods dropping back to 6-9 seconds and energy values falling below 100. The wind stays cross and moderate to fresh. It’s a long tail of poor to flat conditions.
Bottom line: the only window worth mentioning is Tuesday 18 August morning at Tea Break, and even that’s marginal. For the rest of the 16 days, it’s mostly a write-off. Hang tight, forecasts can change, but right now the ocean’s just not playing ball.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 114 | 163 | 152 | 130 | 148 | 148 | 199 | 226 | 184 | 159 | 150 | 98 | 98 | 187 | 139 | 101 | 237 | 311 | 442 | 432 | 466 |
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 | 5:33PM0.82m | 4:07AM0.42m | 6:34PM0.85m | 5:20AM0.44m | 7:29PM0.87m | 6:31AM0.48m | 8:19PM0.87m | 7:39AM0.53m | 9:06PM0.85m | 8:44AM0.59m | 9:48PM0.81m | 9:46AM0.64m | 10:27PM0.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:39AM-0.11m | 00:07AM0.31m | 10:43AM-0.12m | 1:04AM0.30m | 11:48AM-0.12m | 1:54AM0.27m | 12:50PM-0.10m | 2:38AM0.25m | 1:51PM-0.06m | 3:18AM0.22m | 2:50PM-0.00m | 3:57AM0.19m | 3:48PM0.07m | 4:34AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 14 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 13 |
| kJ | 27 | 26 | 12 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | — | N 15 | N 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | — | 5 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 114 | 163 | 152 | 130 | 148 | 148 | 199 | 226 | 184 | 159 | 150 | 98 | 98 | 187 | 139 | 101 | 237 | 311 | 442 | 432 | 466 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 400 | 882 | 7 | 1103 | 1001 | 7 | 405 | 863 | 7 | 1001 | 863 | 0 | 74 | 977 | 7 | 407 | 400 | 26 | 179 | 1087 | 26 |
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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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