Tea Break surfForecast / Amber Coast / Dominican Republic

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 17 May 2026 AST
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Tea Break surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tea Break sea temperature is
27.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 20th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
8
1.6
E
6
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
6
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.9
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
164
212
252
191
287
313
356
309
302
386
334
257
355
284
198
309
223
206
211
240
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
15
ESE
20
E
25
E
15
ESE
20
E
25
E
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
E
25
E
15
ESE
20
E
25
E
15
ESE
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
8:17AM0.33m
9:57PM0.87m
9:11AM0.32m
10:53PM0.86m
10:08AM0.32m
11:49PM0.83m
11:11AM0.34m
00:44AM0.79m
12:20PM0.36m
1:38AM0.73m
1:35PM0.40m
2:28AM0.68m
2:51PM0.45m
3:16AM0.61m
Low Tide
2:20PM-0.23m
4:40AM0.12m
3:15PM-0.23m
5:36AM0.12m
4:11PM-0.20m
6:30AM0.13m
5:11PM-0.15m
7:23AM0.13m
6:15PM-0.08m
8:13AM0.12m
7:23PM0.01m
8:59AM0.10m
8:35PM0.09m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:12
7:12
7:13
7:13
7:13
7:14
7:14
2
6
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
1
1
3
4
Temp °C
30
27
25
29
28
25
28
28
25
29
29
25
29
30
25
29
30
26
29
28
25
31
28
27
29
28
26
28
27
26
29
29
26
30
30
27
30
30
27
30
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.3
NE
11
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.3
NE
10
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
32
32
18
17
16
14
4
3
1
1
1
3
3
5
5
12
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
2
5
4
1
1
1
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
8
1.6
E
6
1.3
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
6
1.7
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.9
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
E
7
Energy kJ
157
164
212
252
191
287
313
356
309
302
386
334
257
355
284
198
309
223
206
211
240
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
545
400
0
402
1085
7
545
1085
0
73
1085
0
545
407
0
73
1005
7
545
400
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Amber Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Dominican Republic
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
4
4
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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.

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