Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, E swell with 1,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. Look, I’ve gotta level with you — this next couple of weeks at Tea Break is mostly a write-off if you’re hoping for anything clean and decent. The cross-shore winds are stubborn, hanging around from the east and east-northeast most days, and the swell’s coming in short-period, messy stuff that never really locks in. There’s a long, flat-ish gap right through the end of August and into early September where you’ll be lucky to find a wave worth paddling for. The water’s sitting around 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t be freezing your toes off, but it’s the lack of quality that hurts.
Friday 28th August kicks things off with a 4ft east swell at a weak 5-second period, cross-shore wind at 19 mph, and the combined energy is only 134 — that’s weak energy and ugly conditions. Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th are more of the same: 4ft to 5ft, period between 6 and 8 seconds, winds never letting up. The energy climbs into the low 200s but the quality stays poor. Hardly worth waxing the board.
Monday 31st August sees a bump in size — 7ft to 8ft from the east-northeast and east, period up to 10 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 914 and then 1466, which is moderate to strong wave energy. But it’s still cross-shore wind all day, and the wave comment is only “marginal.” That size with that wind? It’ll be a lumpy, bumpy mess. For beginners, anything over 5ft is pushing it, and 8ft is expert-only territory, but even experts won’t love this setup. This spot is a reef break, so the longer 10-second period might produce a bit of shape, but the cross-chop will spoil it. Avoid it.
Tuesday 1st September through the first week of September is a slog. Swells hover between 3ft and 4ft, periods mostly 5 to 8 seconds, and the energy drops into the double digits by Thursday 3rd (102) and Friday 4th (35 to 67). Winds stay cross-shore. It’s a dead zone. By Monday 7th September there’s a little flicker — 4ft from the east at a 10-second period, combined energy of 371, and here’s the big news: glassy conditions. That Monday morning, the wind is calm, the water’s clean. That’s your standout window for the whole outlook. It’s not big, but with clean conditions on a reef break, those 10-second intervals will give you proper waves. Crowds are possible here, so you might have company. But honestly, it’s the best it gets.
The rest of the second week fades back into cross-shore winds and inconsistent, short-period junk. Tuesday 8th has a clean-ish morning with a cross-offshore breeze and 3ft from the east, but it’s tiny. Wednesday 9th through Saturday 12th September is back to cross-shore chop, 3ft to 5ft, periods 5–8 seconds, energy in the low 200s. Not worth chasing.
So here’s the truth: the only real chance for a surf is Monday 7th September morning. It’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it. Otherwise, you’re looking at nearly two weeks of poor conditions. For paddle surfing, this ain’t your spot right now. If the wind keeps howling, a kite might have more fun out there.
Stay patient, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 |
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83 | 106 | 129 | 183 | 172 | 163 | 178 | 816 | 878 | 600 | 262 | 427 | 220 | 122 | 165 | 53 | 103 | 63 | 43 | |
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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-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:14PM0.74m | 9:25AM0.65m | 9:44PM0.70m | 10:15AM0.70m | 10:14PM0.65m | 11:05AM0.75m | 10:46PM0.59m | 11:59AM0.78m | 11:21PM0.54m | 12:57PM0.80m | 00:00AM0.50m | 2:00PM0.81m | 00:47AM0.47m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:23AM0.23m | 3:21PM0.20m | 3:50AM0.19m | 4:14PM0.23m | 4:21AM0.14m | 5:10PM0.27m | 4:55AM0.09m | 6:11PM0.30m | 5:35AM0.05m | 7:17PM0.32m | 6:22AM0.01m | 8:29PM0.34m | |||||||
— | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
7:00 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 8 | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | N 11 | N 11 | ENE 5 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 |
44 | 42 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 23 | 178 | 816 | — | — | 262 | — | 220 | 2 | 2 | 49 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 12 | NE 10 | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 14 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 |
83 | 106 | 129 | 183 | 172 | 163 | — | — | 878 | 600 | — | 427 | — | 122 | 165 | 53 | 103 | 63 | 43 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 402 | 7 | 400 | 1044 | 7 | 178 | 178 | 7 | 73 | 407 | 0 | 407 | 407 | 0 | 26 | 545 | 0 | 26 | 863 |
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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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