Tea Break Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.84° N 70.75° W

Tea Break Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tea Break sea temperature is
29.0°C
0.4° 

Tea Break surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tea Break surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, ENE swell with 928 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 (Aug 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 1st Sep)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 31st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the Tea Break forecast. I’m going to be straight with you: this stretch of the 16-day window is a tough one. There are no real standout days for a solid paddle session. The conditions are consistently poor, and the scores across the board are as low as they get.

We start with Wednesday, August 26th, and for the first few days, the wind is a cross-shore breeze from the ENE, bumping up the ocean with a cross-chop. The swell is weak, mostly from the east, with wave energy that’s barely registering. The combined energy of all swells directed here is a meager 59 (weak energy) on Wednesday morning, pushing up to a modest 74 (weak energy) in the afternoon. Swell heights are around 2.6 ft to 3.6 ft, but the period is short, around 5 to 6 seconds, meaning the waves are choppy and lack any real push. It’s a “poor surf conditions” situation from the start.

Thursday, August 27th, and Friday, August 28th, show a slight uptick in energy. Thursday morning has a combined energy of 120 (moderate wave energy), with a 2.0 ft, 8-second east swell. By Thursday afternoon, it jumps to 217 (moderate wave energy) with a 3.6 ft, 8-second swell. Friday morning looks similar with 3.3 ft from the east at 8 seconds, and energy at 231 (moderate wave energy). But the wind remains a stubborn cross-shore, keeping the surface lumpy. The surf is still classified as poor.

Saturday, August 29th, brings a bit more size. The morning swell is 3.6 ft from the east at 6 seconds (energy 142 – moderate), and the afternoon gets up to 5.6 ft from the east at 6 seconds (energy 235 – moderate). However, the wind picks up to 18.6 mph in the afternoon, creating a fresh cross-shore with a lumpy cross-chop. It’s not clean, it’s not inviting.

Sunday, August 30th, and Monday, August 31st, are more of the same. The swell direction shifts slightly to the ENE on Monday, and the height holds at 3.9 ft to 4.9 ft. The wind is still a moderate to fresh cross-shore breeze. The energy for Monday afternoon hits 526 (strong wave energy), but it’s paired with a “marginal surf forecast” note. The cross-shore wind is still messing up the face.

We roll into Tuesday, September 1st, and things get a bit bigger. The swell comes from the east at 5.6 ft with a 10-second period in the morning (energy 561 – strong), and 6.2 ft in the afternoon (energy 660 – strong). That’s a decent amount of water moving. But the wind shifts to a cross-onshore direction from the NE and ENE, creating a fairly choppy surface. The breaks are still rated as “poor” or “marginal.” The longer period (10 seconds) suggests the swell has some groundswell character, but the cross-onshore wind is the spoiler here.

Wednesday, September 2nd, through Sunday, September 6th, the swell drops back down. Heights are between 1.6 ft and 3.3 ft, with periods as low as 4 to 9 seconds. The energy levels are weak to moderate (38 to 131). The wind stays mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, light to gentle. The conditions are still categorized as “poor surf conditions.” There’s a risk of a thunderstorm on Wednesday afternoon and Friday afternoon, but it doesn’t save the waves.

Monday, September 7th, and Tuesday, September 8th, we see a shift in swell direction to the north and north-northeast. The size is small (1.6 ft to 3.0 ft), but the period is improving to 9 to 11 seconds. The energy is moderate, hitting 241 (moderate) on Tuesday afternoon. But the wind is a cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the surf is still poor.

Wednesday, September 9th, and Thursday, September 10th, show the best-looking swell of the entire forecast. The swell direction is from the NNE, with heights of 3.0 ft to 3.9 ft. The period is excellent, hitting 12 seconds on the Wednesday afternoon, and staying at 11 seconds on Thursday. The combined energy is strong: 596 (strong) on Wednesday afternoon and 328 (strong) on Thursday morning. This is a proper groundswell. But here’s the kicker: the wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze from the east, keeping the surface bumpy with a cross-chop. The forecast still says “poor surf conditions.” It’s a frustrating tease.

So, the honest truth: there is nothing in this 16-day window that I would recommend paddling out for. The action is consistently poor, with cross-shore and cross-onshore winds ruining every window of potential. The water temperature is around 84.2°F, which is about average for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s comfortable.

Even though Tea Break is a consistent reef break that’s exposed to the

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
6
1.1
E
5
0.3
NE
15
0.6
E
8
1.1
E
8
0.4
NE
13
1
E
8
1.5
E
5
0.4
NE
11
1.1
E
6
1.7
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6
1.4
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6
1.1
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7
1.2
E
7
1
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7
1.2
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7
1.5
ENE
8
1.9
ENE
11
1.7
E
10
1.9
E
10
1.2
E
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
54
43
51
161
60
127
124
44
100
191
153
124
155
117
143
280
831
561
660
240
Wind (km/h)
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
30
ENE
15
ESE
20
E
30
E
15
SE
20
E
30
E
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
10
ESE
10
NE
15
ENE
5
SSE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:11PM0.77m
7:43AM0.55m
8:43PM0.77m
8:34AM0.60m
9:14PM0.74m
9:25AM0.65m
9:44PM0.70m
10:15AM0.70m
10:14PM0.65m
11:05AM0.75m
10:46PM0.59m
11:59AM0.78m
11:21PM0.54m
Low Tide
12:55PM0.09m
2:26AM0.30m
1:42PM0.12m
2:55AM0.27m
2:31PM0.16m
3:23AM0.23m
3:21PM0.20m
3:50AM0.19m
4:14PM0.23m
4:21AM0.14m
5:10PM0.27m
4:55AM0.09m
6:11PM0.30m
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7:02
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7:00
7:00
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6:59
6:58
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11
Temp °C
32
31
28
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27
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31
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31
25
Feels °C
34
32
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32
30
29
32
31
28
33
32
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31
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32
32
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34
33
29
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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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