Tea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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