
Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. I’ve looked over the next 16 days, and I’m telling you straight – it’s a dead zone. There’s nothing worth paddling out for.
The only break that’s even showing up is Tea Break, a reef that’s consistent, but that’s about the only positive thing I can say. The water’s sitting at 85°F, which is dead average for the time of year, so no weirdness there.
From Wednesday, September 2nd, all the way through Thursday, September 17th, every single session is marked as poor surf. The swell is tiny – mostly 2ft to 3ft, with a few bumps up to 5ft or 6ft on the 12th and 16th, but it’s all short-period, weak windswell. The combined wave energy barely gets into the moderate range, hitting a high of 267 (moderate) on the 12th afternoon, but it’s all cross-shore wind, making it a lumpy, choppy mess. There’s no offshore wind, no glassy conditions, just constant cross-breeze ruining everything.
The swell is mostly from the east, which doesn’t line up with the optimum NNE direction for Tea Break, so the reef isn’t working properly. On the 9th morning, there’s a brief spike of 11-second period from the north, but it’s still cross-shore wind and the energy is only 123 (moderate) – still poor. The bigger swells, like the 6ft on the 11th afternoon and the 6ft on the 12th afternoon, are too short in period (6 seconds) and messy, so they’ll just be choppy, unrideable slop. For a beginner, anything over 5ft is pushing it, but even then, it’s not a clean wave. For the experts, the 6ft is still too short-period and wind-affected to be worth the paddle.
It’s a total blank. This is one of those stretches where the forecasts can change, but right now, there’s not a single standout session. Don’t bother waxing up for a while.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 9 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 |
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165 | 32 | 63 | 37 | 27 | 27 | 40 | 25 | 95 | 165 | 43 | 26 | 65 | 59 | 24 | 53 | 55 | 84 | 51 | 37 | |
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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 | 00:00AM0.50m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:17PM0.32m | 6:22AM0.01m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | E 8 | N 10 | N 10 | E 7 | N 10 | N 9 | E 7 | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | N 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 7 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 |
3 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 9 | — | — | 32 | 18 | 1 | 20 | 19 | 5 | 23 | 16 | 10 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | — | N 10 | N 10 | E 11 | E 9 | — | — | — | N 8 | N 10 | NE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 12 | NNE 11 | NE 10 |
2 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 |
— | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | E 9 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 8 | E 5 | E 5 |
165 | 22 | 63 | 37 | 27 | 27 | 40 | 25 | 95 | 165 | 43 | 26 | 65 | 59 | 24 | 53 | 55 | 84 | 51 | 37 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 545 | 0 | 239 | 1075 | 187 | 407 | 675 | 25 | 545 | 675 | 0 | 407 | 675 | 0 | 73 | 863 | 0 | 407 | 1103 | 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.
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.










