Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, E swell with 211 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 8PM. 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+) | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 24th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same story, different numbers. It’s a grim 16-day outlook for Tea Break. No good surf options at all. We’re looking at a solid stretch starting now, the 18th of August, and it’s all poor conditions, day after day.
Wind is onshore from the east-northeast, cross-shore, but the real problem is the lumpy cross-chop it kicks up. The swell is coming from the east, short-period – mostly around 4 to 8 seconds – which gives us weak, disorganized waves that just don’t work on this reef. Water temp’s at 84°, right on average for the season.
In the first week, we get a few days with swell around 5 ft, but it’s still short-period slop with a messy surface. The combined energy hits moderate numbers around 168 to 191 on the 21st and 24th, but it’s all noise, no quality. The biggest tease comes later – around the 26th and 27th of August, we see some longer-period groundswell roll in, 11 to 13 seconds, with combined energy climbing to 243 and then 275. Still, it’s all ruined by the cross-shore wind and chop. By the 2nd of September, we get a spike in energy to 497 with an 11-second period, but again, poor surf conditions and a cross-chop ruin it.
Tea Break is a consistent reef that usually performs, but everything here is off. The swell direction is east, but this break needs north-northeast. Beginners won’t find the size too scary most days, but the quality is so poor it’s not worth it. Experts will look at those bigger days over 5 ft and see nothing but junk.
If you’re holding out hope, those longer-period swells at the end of August and into September could turn into something if the wind ever lays down. But as it stands, it’s a blank run. For a spot that usually gets surf, this is an unusual dead spell. Forecasts change, but today it’s a miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
113 | 49 | 66 | 44 | 49 | 109 | 86 | 34 | 142 | 157 | 24 | 126 | 77 | 79 | 74 | 134 | 144 | 100 | 191 | 115 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 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 | 6:58PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:16AM0.05m | 1:22AM0.33m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | E 8 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 7 | — | NE 8 |
9 | 49 | 8 | 13 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 34 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | — | 5 | — | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 9 | N 6 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | E 13 | NE 9 | NNE 6 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | N 12 |
— | 8 | 1 | — | 9 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | N 6 | — | NNE 8 | — | — | E 14 | — | E 13 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
113 | 11 | 66 | 44 | 49 | 109 | 86 | 72 | 142 | 157 | 80 | 126 | 77 | 79 | 74 | 134 | 144 | 100 | 191 | 115 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 660 | 0 | 239 | 413 | 0 | 407 | 863 | 0 | 645 | 1103 | 25 | 645 | 675 | 0 | 616 | 1001 | 7 | 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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