Tea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, this is Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Tea Break over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough stretch ahead. We’ve got a solid 16-day window here, but for the first week? The surf is pretty much a write-off. From Sunday morning the 23rd of August right through to Saturday the 29th of August, it’s all cross-shore winds and poor conditions. The swell is small to moderate, mostly coming from the east, around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the energy is moderate at best (combined energy values around 105 to 284). With steady 12 to 19 mph cross winds, it’s going to be choppy and messy. Not worth the paddle.

Now, things start to change a little as we get into the end of August and the start of September, but still not firing. Sunday the 31st of August shows a glimmer with a long-period easterly swell at 3 ft and a period of 15 seconds. That’s a very long period groundswell, carrying moderate energy (443). The wind is lighter, a gentle cross-shore breeze at 9 mph. The comments say marginal, and it’s true—this kind of long-period swell on a reef break like Tea Break can get a bit straight and tricky, but it’s the best looking window of the whole outlook. It’s still not a standout though.

If you’re an experienced surfer, the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September could be your best bet. The swell jumps to 5 ft from the east with a period of 12 seconds. That’s solid, but it’s pushing into 8 ft territory and that’s expert-only really. The combined energy is strong at 737. Winds are still gentle cross-shore at 9 mph, so not clean, but you might find a few workable ones if you’re skilled and hungry.

For beginners, there’s nothing safe or clean in the whole period. It’s mostly cross-shore winds and lumpy conditions, with the smaller swells (2 ft to 4 ft) having short periods of 5 to 6 seconds. The wave energy is weak to moderate (values between 51 and 139), and it won’t be fun.

The water temperature is around 84°F with a tiny anomaly of 0.4°F, so that’s about average for the time of year.

Bottom line: The first week is a total washout. The second week offers a couple of slightly better mornings for crew who know what they’re doing, but nothing to write home about. It’s a long, dry run. Forecasts can turn, so keep an eye out, but right now I’d say give it a miss and wait for a better window.

Rusty

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