Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, E swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. 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+) | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Tea Break.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. We’re looking at a solid 16-day run with no surf that’s actually worth paddling out for. The whole forecast period is a write-off for quality waves. The wind is stuck in a cross-shore pattern the whole time, and the wave comment tag is "poor surf conditions" for nearly every single session. There’s a long gap of nothing but average to messy conditions from the start all the way through.
The water is sitting at 84°, which is about average for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
The first real notable change doesn’t come until Wednesday, 26 August morning. The combined energy of all swells directed here finally jumps up to a strong 515, with a 4 ft swell from the east and a very long period of 13 seconds. That’s groundswell, and it’ll have some push. But the wind is still cross-shore, keeping it choppy and messy. The session is tagged as "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions". It’s not the clean, lined-up waves you want, but it’s the best looking energy in the whole window. The swell direction is east, while the optimum for Tea Break is north-northeast, so it’s not hitting the reef perfectly, but the long period will help it wrap in a bit. Keep in mind that long period at a exposed reef can produce some nice, lined-up waves, but the cross-shore wind will spoil the surface.
After that, we get a small spike again on Tuesday, 1 September afternoon, with a 4 ft east swell, 11-second period, and moderate energy of 422. Again, the wind is cross-shore, so it’s punchy but messy. It’s still not a standout.
The crowds at Tea Break can be around sometimes, but with this quality, it’s unlikely to be busy.
For the whole 16 days, there is no true standout. The best you’ll get is a few sessions with more energy but still compromised by the wind. The 26th morning is the pick of a pretty sorry bunch, but I’d keep an eye on the forecast for a change in wind, because it’s not looking good right now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 7 | E 8 | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 120 | 140 | 49 | 66 | 60 | 33 | 42 | 178 | 13 | 148 | 157 | 24 | 104 | 66 | 64 | 99 | 104 | 95 | 107 | 139 | 109 |
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 | 1:32PM0.71m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | E 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 49 | 8 | 13 | 33 | 33 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 24 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | — | NNE 9 | N 6 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | E 14 | E 13 | NE 9 | NNE 6 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 8 | E 11 | E 11 | — | — | — | E 19 |
| kJ | 9 | — | 8 | 1 | — | 9 | 9 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 6 | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | E 13 | NE 8 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 8 | E 6 | E 5 | E 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 120 | 140 | 11 | 66 | 60 | 29 | 42 | 178 | 62 | 148 | 157 | 80 | 104 | 66 | 64 | 99 | 104 | 95 | 107 | 139 | 109 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 788 | 0 | 239 | 407 | 0 | 407 | 1001 | 25 | 645 | 863 | 25 | 645 | 675 | 7 | 545 | 854 | 0 | 545 | 1044 | 7 |
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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).
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