Surf Forecasts:
Tea Break surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, E swell with 923 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tea Break over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get this sorted. The forecast doesn’t give us much to work with for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a long stretch of pretty ordinary conditions, with only a few moments that might be worth a paddle. Let’s break it down day by day.
Right now, starting Thursday the 27th, we’ve got small waves at Tea Break (reef). The swell is coming from the east at 2 feet to 4 feet, with a short period of 8 seconds so the energy is weak (118). The wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze, which keeps the surface a bit messy and cross-chop. It’s not really surfable for the most part. On Friday the 28th there’s still a bit of push but the wind cranks up to 19 mph in the afternoon, making it lumpy. The swell height stays around 3 feet to 5 feet but the period drops to 5 seconds, which is just confused and junky. Saturday and Sunday the 29th and 30th are more of the same — small east swell, moderate to fresh cross-shore winds, and poor surf. The energy stays moderate (around 179 to 209), but the conditions are just not clean.
Then, on Monday the 31st of August, things get interesting for a moment. The morning still has that small east swell, but the afternoon brings a big jump. We see a 7 feet east swell with a long period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy ramps up to 1098 — that’s strong wave energy. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it’s not clean, but it’s marginal. This is the biggest swell of the outlook, but the cross-shore wind and questionable tide make it only a maybe.
After that, Tuesday the 1st of September drops back to 5 feet east swell, period 9 seconds, energy around 441, but again the cross-shore wind and risk of thunderstorms keep it from being good. From Wednesday the 2nd right through to Thursday the 10th, the swell stays small, mostly under 3 feet, with periods under 10 seconds and weak to moderate energy. The wind stays cross-shore or cross-onshore, and the surf is consistently poor. On Monday the 7th, the swell direction shifts to the north briefly, but it’s still small at 2 feet.
The one standout that might be worth a look is on Tuesday the 8th of September in the morning. The swell is 3 feet from the north-northeast, period 9 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-offshore from the ESE. That’s clean conditions! The energy is 149, which is weak, but it’s the only time in the entire outlook where the word “clean” is used. For a reef break like Tea Break, that light offshore wind could make for some smooth, rideable waves despite the small size. It’s not going to be big, but it’s the best of a bad lot.
The rest of the second week, from the 9th to the 11th, it’s back to small east swells, cross-shore winds, and poor surf. Wednesday the 9th sees a 2 feet NNE swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore. By Friday the 11th, the swell drops to 3 feet from the east with a 5-second period and weak energy (54). Not much to get excited about.
So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate, try the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September at Tea Break. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a write-off. The consistent east wind and lack of decent swell direction mean the surf stays small and messy. It’s a tough stretch for the area.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 | NE 13 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 6 |
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90 | 137 | 61 | 125 | 104 | 130 | 148 | 181 | 141 | 155 | 181 | 164 | 245 | 763 | 627 | 341 | 287 | 189 | 146 | 133 | 49 | |
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 | glassy | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 12:57PM0.80m | 00:00AM0.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:35AM0.05m | 7:17PM0.32m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
— | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 17 | — | 1 | 10 |
Temp °C | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 14 | NE 14 | E 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 13 | — | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | N 11 | E 6 |
33 | 46 | 46 | 52 | 51 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 35 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 13 | — | — | 341 | — | 189 | — | 2 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NE 13 | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | N 12 | N 12 | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 |
11 | 9 | 61 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 |
— | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 8 | — |
90 | 137 | 24 | 125 | 104 | 130 | 148 | 181 | 141 | 155 | 181 | 164 | 245 | 763 | 627 | — | 287 | — | 146 | 133 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 239 | 844 | 0 | 400 | 402 | 0 | 545 | 1151 | 7 | 645 | 1085 | 0 | 400 | 73 | 0 | 73 | 407 | 0 | 26 | 407 | 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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