
Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 529 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your board and let’s talk about Tea Break. It’s a reef set-up, and it’s been consistent lately, which is something. But honestly, for most of this stretch, the onshores are going to be a pain in the arse. We’re looking at a lot of cross-shore wind and lumpy, wind-blown surf. It’s not going to be pretty out there for a while.
Looking at the immediate picture, Sunday the 9th kicks off with a messy 4ft of east swell, with a short, weak 7-second period. The energy is low, sitting at 148, and with that moderate cross-shore breeze, it’s going to be a battle. This isn’t a day to be chasing perfection. The whole week is much of the same – wave heights hovering around the 3ft to 5ft mark, with periods stuck in that short, weak zone. The cross-shore winds are the theme, and the surf quality is just poor. We see a little bump in energy Thursday afternoon, getting to 262, but it’s still messy.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday the 14th. The swell starts to push up, hitting 6ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, with the period stretching out to 8 seconds. The energy is getting there too, over 400. The wind is still cross-shore, but it’s more manageable. This is the start of something. Saturday the 15th looks decent as well, with 6ft of swell and a solid 453 energy reading in the morning. It’s still a far cry from perfect, but the size is there and it’s a step in the right direction. It’s big enough for intermediates to enjoy, but it’s not massive.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Tuesday the 18th of August. That morning, we see the swell jump to 5ft, but the period jumps to 12 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The energy reading is a strong 687. The wind is still cross-shore, but it’s just a gentle breeze. This is the standout. It’s still not glassy, but that longer period is going to bring some real shape. This is the best on offer. The afternoon sees the swell nudge up to 6ft, and the energy to 784, with an 11-second period. It’s going to be a bumpy but powerful day.
After that, things start to taper off. The swell backs down and the period drops back into the short, weak range. By the 22nd, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves with energy readings in the 50s and 60s. It's a pretty flat end to the window. There’s a little pulse on the 21st with a 10-second period, but it’s small and the wind is still a factor.
So, if you’re looking to score, the clear standout is Tuesday the 18th. It’s the biggest, most powerful swell of the whole period, and the wind, while not perfect, is light enough to work with. It’ll be a proper reef-break day. The Friday before, the 14th, is your next best bet, just for the size and building energy. Everything else is a bit of a write-off, I’m not going to lie. It’s not a classic run for Tea Break, but that Tuesday looks like it could be worth the wait.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
130 | 139 | 176 | 179 | 220 | 173 | 153 | 134 | 94 | 81 | 70 | 139 | 135 | 252 | 311 | 398 | 487 | 529 | 439 | 450 | 405 | |
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 | 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 | 10:44AM0.68m | 11:04PM0.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:46PM0.13m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 12 | NE 11 |
12 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | — | NE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | N 14 | N 14 | N 13 | — | N 15 | — | — | — | — |
6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
130 | 139 | 176 | 179 | 220 | 173 | 153 | 134 | 94 | 81 | 70 | 139 | 135 | 252 | 311 | 398 | 487 | 529 | 439 | 450 | 405 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 239 | 1103 | 7 | 962 | 863 | 7 | 863 | 1103 | 0 | 139 | 407 | 0 | 407 | 400 | 7 | 1085 | 1103 | 26 | 1075 | 1085 | 7 |
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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).
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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