
Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards.
Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty grim stretch ahead. The only spot we’ve got to work with is Tea Break, a reef break that’s consistent and exposed to the swell, but the details are just flat-out ugly for the foreseeable future.
We are kicking off on Tuesday, 14th July, and there’s plenty of swell around for the next couple of weeks, but the wind is a killer. It’s coming out of the east and east-northeast, blowing at 12 to 19 mph, and it’s all cross-shore. The wave state describes it as a lumpy cross-chop, and the data backs me up: the combined energy of all swells directed here is moderate (123) on Tuesday morning, but the poor surf conditions label is stuck on every single entry. The swell height is around 3 ft to 4 ft, period is short—under 8 seconds—so it’s weak, mushy, and chopped up. Tuesday afternoon gets even worse with energy dropping to 86 (weak) and a period of just 5 seconds.
This pattern locks in. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday... it’s the same story. Cross-shore breeze, moderate to fresh, energy readings bouncing between 78 and 234, but always paired with “poor surf conditions.” The swell direction is consistently east, which is fine for the break’s optimum from the north-northeast, but the wind is just ruining the surface. On Saturday, 18th July, the afternoon swell bumps up to 6 ft with energy hitting 221 (moderate to strong), but the wind is still cross-shore from the ENE at 16 mph. It’s a bit more size, but it’s still messy.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no real surprises there.
The only glimmer I see is way down the line. On Saturday, 25th July, the morning shows a shift: wind is from the ESE at 9 mph, cross-offshore, and the report says “clean.” That’s the first time we’ve seen that word. Swell is small, only 2 ft, period is 8 seconds, and energy is weak (94), but it’s clean. The afternoon stays gentle with a slight cross-chop, but the swell picks up to 4 ft with energy rising to 195 (moderate). That Saturday morning window is the closest thing to a standout in this whole 16-day window, but it’s still a far cry from good.
For the rest of the run into late July, it’s the same old cross-shore wind and lumpy conditions. By Monday, 27th July, the swell is 4 ft in the morning and 6 ft in the afternoon, with energy up to 219 (strong), but the wind is still cross-shore. It’s going to be a frustrating period for paddle surfing. Honestly, with the consistent cross-shore wind and a beach-and-reef setup, a kite surfer would have a better time of it than a surfer.
So, to sum it up: we’ve got a solid two-week block of poor surf at Tea Break. The only clean-ish window is Saturday morning, 25th July, but it’s small. Hang tight, the forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
64 | 120 | 83 | 89 | 104 | 86 | 79 | 68 | 108 | 111 | 112 | 127 | 206 | 144 | 205 | 134 | 135 | 205 | 179 | 127 | 223 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | cross | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:39PM0.88m | 7:39AM0.40m | 9:30PM0.88m | 8:46AM0.44m | 10:18PM0.85m | 9:52AM0.48m | 11:03PM0.81m | 10:57AM0.52m | 11:45PM0.74m | 12:03PM0.57m | 00:24AM0.66m | 1:07PM0.60m | 1:01AM0.58m | 2:10PM0.63m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:10AM0.21m | 1:55PM-0.20m | 3:57AM0.19m | 2:54PM-0.15m | 4:41AM0.17m | 3:53PM-0.07m | 5:23AM0.14m | 4:53PM0.01m | 6:03AM0.11m | 5:54PM0.10m | 6:41AM0.08m | 6:59PM0.18m | 7:19AM0.05m | ||||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | |
7:24 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 29 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | N 6 | N 6 | E 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 |
31 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
64 | 120 | 83 | 89 | 104 | 86 | 79 | 68 | 108 | 111 | 112 | 127 | 206 | 144 | 205 | 134 | 135 | 205 | 179 | 127 | 223 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 261 | 863 | 7 | 645 | 977 | 0 | 645 | 977 | 7 | 545 | 863 | 7 | 645 | 1044 | 0 | 74 | 1103 | 0 | 178 | 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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