
Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with 161 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, switching to feet and knots for you. Gonna be straight with you – this 16-day stretch at Tea Break is a tough one to crack. This is a consistent reef break, but the numbers just aren't lining up for any quality waves. The wave energy is weak for the vast majority of the run, and the wind is almost always cross-shore, putting a chop on the face. We’re looking at a big gap of poor conditions from the start.
We kick off on Thursday, September 3rd, with a tiny 2ft swell from the east, period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is a measly 65 – just a weak little pulse. The wind is a cross-shore breeze at 9 mph, and it’s got a slight chop. That’s the story for the next few days: tiny swell, cross-shore wind, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” Through Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, the swell stays below 3ft, and the period is short, mostly 4 to 8 seconds. The water is 85°, about average for the time of year, but that doesn’t help the waves.
The first real sign of life in the energy comes on Tuesday, September 8th, in the morning. The combined energy hits 113 (moderate), but the swell is still only 3ft from the east, period 8 seconds, and the wind is still that same cross-shore breeze. It’s a tease. The swell builds a bit through the middle of the following week, with Wednesday afternoon, September 9th, showing 5ft from the east, period of 6 seconds, and energy up to 207. But it’s still cross-shore, and the wave comment is “poor surf conditions.” The size is getting up there, but it’s a short-period windswell, so it’ll be choppy and weak.
The best-looking energy window comes on Thursday, September 10th, through Saturday, September 12th. The swells are between 4ft and 6ft, with energy readings in the 240 to 290 range – that’s solid, moderate energy. The swell direction is still east, period around 6 to 8 seconds. But here’s the rub: the wind is mostly cross-shore. The only slight glimmer is on Saturday afternoon, September 12th, when the wind swings to a cross-offshore direction from the ESE at 12 mph, and the wave comment says “clean.” That’s the *only* time in the whole outlook the waves look clean. That afternoon has a 6ft swell from the east, period of 6 seconds. It’s not a standout – the period is too short, and it’s a beach-and-reef setup, so that mid-size, short-period swell might actually be more interesting for kite surfing than a proper paddle. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so you might have some company.
After that, it fades. From Sunday, September 13th, onward, the swell drops back under 4ft, and the energy falls off. The last week of the outlook is a real letdown, with tiny swells, cross-shore wind, and poor conditions. There’s a brief glimmer on Wednesday, September 16th, with a long-period groundswell of 1.0ft from the NNE at 14 seconds, but that’s a whisper, not a wave. The energy is only 80. So, for the entire 16-day run, if you’re looking for a classic surf session, this isn’t the spot. The only time it’s even worth a look is that Saturday afternoon, September 12th, but keep your expectations in check.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 9 | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
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63 | 37 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 73 | 47 | 43 | 28 | 52 | 45 | 29 | 55 | 55 | 84 | 37 | 42 | 39 | 134 | 148 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross | cross | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:00PM0.81m | 00:47AM0.47m | 3:07PM0.82m | 1:45AM0.45m | 4:14PM0.84m | 2:57AM0.46m | 5:18PM0.85m | 4:16AM0.49m | 6:15PM0.86m | 5:31AM0.55m | 7:05PM0.85m | 6:41AM0.61m | 7:50PM0.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:29PM0.34m | 7:18AM-0.01m | 9:43PM0.35m | 8:21AM-0.02m | 10:51PM0.35m | 9:29AM-0.01m | 11:48PM0.34m | 10:39AM0.00m | 00:36AM0.32m | 11:46AM0.03m | 1:18AM0.29m | 12:50PM0.06m | 1:57AM0.25m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | E 7 | N 10 | N 9 | E 7 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | N 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | NNE 12 | N 11 | NNE 10 |
2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 9 | — | 47 | 31 | 28 | 1 | 19 | 29 | 12 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 10 | 29 | 62 | 104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | E 11 | E 9 | — | — | — | N 8 | — | NE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 13 | NE 12 | NE 9 | NE 11 | NNE 10 | — |
— | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 8 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 18 | 10 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 6 | — | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 12 | N 7 | N 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 9 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 |
63 | 37 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 20 | 73 | 15 | 43 | 18 | 52 | 45 | 18 | 55 | 55 | 84 | 37 | 42 | 39 | 134 | 148 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 652 | 675 | 187 | 407 | 675 | 25 | 407 | 407 | 0 | 73 | 675 | 0 | 58 | 675 | 0 | 407 | 545 | 0 | 407 | 1103 | 7 |
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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.
Tea Break is 7 km (4 miles) from Puerto Plata. If you plan a holiday in Amber Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Puerto Plata. Puerto Plata has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










