
Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, E swell with 261 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) 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 (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
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 for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty grim stretch ahead. The forecast is a long, flat run of poor surf conditions with no real standout sessions. The only break on the radar is Tea Break, a reef setup that’s consistent and exposed to the swell, but it’s not doing us any favours right now.
Starting from Sunday, 19 July, we’ve got a weak, short-period swell coming in from the east at about 4 ft, with a period of just 7 seconds. The wind is cross-shore from the east at 12 mph, and the combined energy of all swells is only 164 (moderate), but the water is a warm 83°F – about average for the time of year. It’s messy out there, with a cross-chop, and the surf is just poor. This continues through the next day, Monday 20 July, with similar 4 ft to 5 ft east swell, still cross-shore, and still poor.
Tuesday, 21 July, drops a little to 4 ft, then Wednesday 22 July sees the swell shrink to 3 ft to 3 ft, and the energy drops to 97 (weak). The wind is still cross-shore, and the surf quality is terrible. This pattern of weak, short-period, cross-shore chop just keeps repeating day after day. By Thursday, 23 July, the swell bumps up to 5 ft in the afternoon, but the period drops to 6 seconds, and the energy is 177 – still moderate, but the wind is up to 16 mph, so it’s just lumpy.
Friday, 24 July, has a similar story: 4 ft in the morning, building to 6 ft in the afternoon with a 6-second period and 19 mph cross-shore wind. The energy is 247 (moderate), but it’s a fresh cross-shore, creating a lumpy, ugly sea. Not a wave you want to paddle out in.
The rest of the week into early August is more of the same. Saturday, 25 July, has 4 ft to 5 ft, and from Sunday, 26 July, through to Thursday, 30 July, we see a bit of a period increase to 8 seconds on some days, but the wind never lets up – it’s always cross-shore, and the water is still poor. The energy on Wednesday, 29 July, morning spikes to 318 (moderate), but the swell is only 4 ft at 8 seconds, and the wind is still a problem.
By Friday, 31 July, we’re looking at 4 ft to 5 ft, and then into the first week of August, the swell drops off significantly. Saturday, 1 August, has 4 ft to 5 ft but with a 5-second period and 19 mph wind – that’s barely a wave. Sunday, 2 August, the energy plummets to 64 (weak), and Monday, 3 August, the swell is down to 3 ft with a 4-second period and energy of just 31 (weak). The whole window is a washout.
There’s no standout, no hidden gem. The reef at Tea Break is consistent, but with these conditions – cross-shore wind, short period, and poor quality – it’s just not worth the paddle. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing right now, given the constant wind and chop. Don’t hold your breath; this area can go through blank runs, and this is one of them. The forecasts can change, but for now, park the board.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
154 | 220 | 189 | 173 | 230 | 173 | 152 | 127 | 69 | 94 | 111 | 106 | 108 | 177 | 128 | 142 | 247 | 173 | 104 | 110 | 206 | |
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 | 1:07PM0.60m | 1:01AM0.58m | 2:10PM0.63m | 1:37AM0.50m | 3:10PM0.65m | 2:13AM0.43m | 4:09PM0.66m | 2:51AM0.38m | 5:05PM0.67m | 3:34AM0.35m | 5:58PM0.68m | 4:22AM0.34m | 6:48PM0.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:59PM0.18m | 7:19AM0.05m | 8:08PM0.23m | 7:57AM0.03m | 9:20PM0.27m | 8:37AM0.00m | 10:33PM0.28m | 9:20AM-0.02m | 11:41PM0.28m | 10:07AM-0.03m | 00:39AM0.27m | 10:55AM-0.04m | 1:28AM0.27m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | — | E 8 |
10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 39 | 26 | — | — | 16 | — | 206 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | — |
154 | 220 | 189 | 173 | 230 | 173 | 152 | 127 | 69 | 94 | 111 | 106 | 108 | 177 | 128 | 142 | 247 | 173 | 104 | 110 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 645 | 1103 | 7 | 616 | 665 | 7 | 178 | 675 | 0 | 73 | 660 | 0 | 407 | 449 | 0 | 74 | 863 | 7 | 400 | 844 | 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.
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