
Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, E swell with 253 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s 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 (Jul 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming up over the next 16 days for Tea Break. I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is showing nothing but “poor surf conditions” across every single session. Not a single recommendation came through on the finder, so we’re going to have to work with what we’ve got.
The wind is stubbornly cross-shore the whole way through, mostly from the east or east-northeast, which isn’t doing us any favours. The swell is hanging around between 3 ft and 6 ft, but it’s short-period stuff – mostly 6 to 8 seconds – so it’s lacking power and shape. The combined wave energy varies from 99 (weak) right up to 280 (moderate energy), but with that cross-chop and lumpy conditions on the afternoons, it’s a messy picture.
On Monday 20 July, the morning starts with a clear sky, 4 ft east swell at 7 seconds coming from the south-east cross-shore wind at 12 mph. The water sits at 83°, which is bang on average for this time of year (no anomaly). That’s about the only nice thing to say. The afternoon picks up a little to 4 ft, but the wind strengthens to 16 mph, still cross. It’s all “poor surf conditions” across the board.
Tuesday 21 July is much the same – 4 ft east swell, short period, cross winds. Wednesday 22 July dips to 3 ft in the morning, the weakest we see, but the energy is down to 100 (moderate low end). Not worth paddling out for.
Thursday 23 July afternoon sees a jump to 6 ft swell, but it’s only 6 seconds, period, with a 16 mph cross wind. That’s a lumpy, choppy mess. Energy hits 235 (moderate), but the quality is zero.
Friday 24 July afternoon also touches 6 ft, again short period, cross wind. The same story repeats Saturday 25 July afternoon with 5 ft and 19 mph winds, turning the surface into a “lumpy cross-chop.”
The pattern just keeps rolling through the end of July and into August. On Monday 27 July afternoon, we see 6 ft – the biggest swell of the whole forecast – but it’s 6 seconds, period, with a fresh 19 mph cross wind. The energy is 273 (moderate, but angry). That’s not a surfer’s wave; that’s a kite surfer’s playground if you ask me. The beach-and-reef setup here just looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days.
From Tuesday 28 July right through to Sunday 3 August, it’s the same loop: 3 ft to 6 ft, east swell, short period, cross winds. The afternoon of Saturday 1 August even drops to 99 energy (weak) – the only time it dips below 100. The water temp stays around 83° throughout, so at least the water is warm.
Tuesday 4 August finishes the run with 4 ft, 6-second period, and a risk of thunderstorms in the afternoon, but still cross winds.
So, there are no standout days. No clean windows, no offshore winds, no long-period groundswell to get excited about. The whole 16 days are a write-off for quality surf at Tea Break. It’s a blank run, and for this area, that’s not unusual – when the wind locks in from the east like this, it tends to stay poor for a while. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
156 | 187 | 183 | 135 | 131 | 87 | 94 | 132 | 120 | 106 | 235 | 171 | 112 | 214 | 171 | 130 | 166 | 113 | 163 | 191 | 187 | |
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 | 2:10PM0.63m | 1:37AM0.50m | 3:10PM0.65m | 2:13AM0.43m | 4:09PM0.66m | 2:51AM0.38m | 5:05PM0.67m | 3:34AM0.35m | 5:58PM0.68m | 4:22AM0.34m | 6:48PM0.69m | 5:14AM0.34m | 7:34PM0.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:08PM0.23m | 7:57AM0.03m | 9:20PM0.27m | 8:37AM0.00m | 10:33PM0.28m | 9:20AM-0.02m | 11:41PM0.28m | 10:07AM-0.03m | 00:39AM0.27m | 10:55AM-0.04m | 1:28AM0.27m | 11:43AM-0.05m | 2:10AM0.27m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 4 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 8 | — | — | — |
12 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 30 | — | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
156 | 187 | 183 | 135 | 131 | 87 | 94 | 132 | 120 | 106 | 235 | 171 | 112 | 214 | 171 | 130 | 166 | 113 | 163 | 191 | 187 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1044 | 854 | 7 | 178 | 215 | 0 | 26 | 456 | 0 | 675 | 449 | 0 | 882 | 863 | 7 | 400 | 844 | 0 | 400 | 407 | 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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