Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 247 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
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 the next couple of weeks for our local zone.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real action on offer. From Tuesday the 18th right through to Monday the 25th of August, the waves are just plain poor. The wind is mostly cross-shore, and the swell is a mix of short-period, weak energy slop. The combined energy (138) barely registers on Tuesday morning, and it doesn't get much better. You’ll be battling a cross-chop for tiny, weak waves. It’s a real bummer.
The one and only spot worth a mention is Tea Break. This is a consistent reef break, but it’s not living up to its name right now. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Now, the real story starts to brew around Wednesday the 26th of August. That morning, we get a pulse of proper swell. The combined energy jumps to 1277, which is serious energy. We’re looking at a solid 7ft swell from the east, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The problem? The wind is cross-onshore, which will chop it up. It’s a marginal call, and the score reflects that – great power, but messy conditions. It’s a kite-surfing kind of day if you ask me, but for a paddle, it’s a gamble.
The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Tuesday the 25th of August. That afternoon, the energy is off the charts at 816 with a 4ft east swell and a *very long* 14-second period. That’s pure groundswell, and it’s going to wrap around and hit the reef beautifully. The wind is still cross-shore, but with that period, the wave quality will be excellent. The only catch is the size – it’s not huge, but with that long period, it’ll have plenty of push. This is the window to mark on your calendar.
After that, the swell drops back down. By Thursday the 27th and into the first week of September, we’re back to weak, short-period, cross-shore junk. The energy drops to 319 on the 27th and keeps falling. It’s a real shame, because the 25th had so much promise.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best bet is Tuesday the 25th of August afternoon, with that long-period east swell. The 26th has the size but the wind is off. After that, it’s back to the quiet life. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because this area can change, but for now, that’s the truth.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 8 | E 6 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | NNE 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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157 | 120 | 140 | 66 | 86 | 46 | 33 | 86 | 178 | 14 | 77 | 138 | 4 | 104 | 87 | 97 | 106 | 144 | 170 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 00:14AM0.53m | 1:32PM0.71m | 00:48AM0.47m | 2:29PM0.70m | 1:23AM0.43m | 3:28PM0.69m | 2:04AM0.40m | 4:27PM0.69m | 2:53AM0.40m | 5:23PM0.69m | 3:49AM0.41m | 6:14PM0.71m | 4:50AM0.43m | ||||||
Low Tide | 6:22AM0.08m | 7:49PM0.28m | 7:02AM0.06m | 8:54PM0.31m | 7:46AM0.05m | 10:00PM0.32m | 8:36AM0.05m | 11:03PM0.33m | 9:29AM0.04m | 11:58PM0.34m | 10:24AM0.04m | 00:43AM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
7:09 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | — | NE 7 |
157 | 9 | 9 | 66 | 8 | 13 | 33 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | — | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | — | NNE 9 | N 6 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | — | E 14 | E 13 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — |
9 | 9 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 9 | 7 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 8 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
— | 120 | 140 | 11 | 86 | 46 | 30 | 86 | 178 | 80 | 77 | 138 | 77 | 104 | 87 | 97 | 106 | 144 | 170 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 73 | 788 | 0 | 239 | 545 | 0 | 407 | 545 | 25 | 652 | 1075 | 25 | 179 | 1087 | 0 | 545 | 400 | 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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