Chameau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Chameau over the next couple of weeks. This spot is a reef-break that handles a good SW groundswell, and the water temp is running a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at about 76.3°. We’ve got a proper run of swell on the cards, but you’ve got to pick your moments, especially with some big juice coming through later.

Friday 21st August kicks things off with cleaner conditions through the afternoon. The morning is cross-off with a 3.6ft SW swell (combined energy 451 – moderate), but the real story is the afternoon. Winds go offshore from the ESE and the swell bumps to 4.6ft from the SSW with a combined energy of 821. It’s not huge, but it’s set up nicely. That offshore breeze and a 14-second period will make for some lined-up, hollow reef waves.

Saturday 22nd August is looking good. Morning has a clean 5.2ft SW swell (967 energy) and light cross-off breeze. It’s going to be fun and not too intimidating. By the afternoon, the swell edges up to 5.6ft from the SSW and the combined energy hits 1005. Clear skies, cross-off breeze – a solid day for anyone who knows the reef.

Now, Sunday 23rd August is when things start to get serious. Early morning you’ve got a 7.9ft SSW swell with a massive combined energy of 2412 and light offshore wind from the E. The waves will have plenty of grunt. That’s expert territory really – over 8.2ft by afternoon with a 14-second period, still clean. If you’re not dialled into this break, stay in the channel and watch.

Monday 24th August morning is the peak for size. We’re looking at 8.2ft from the SSW, 15-second period, and combined energy at 2745. Glassy, almost no wind. This is top-tier for experienced surfers only. The afternoon eases slightly to 7.9ft but stays clean. It’s going to be a mental day if you can handle it.

Tuesday 25th August sees the swell back off to a very manageable 5.9ft from the SSW. Offshore wind again in the morning, combined energy 1312. You can relax a bit – still punchy but not trying to kill you. This is the day for the strong intermediate to step up.

Through Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th, the swell drops then builds again. Wednesday sees shoulder-high waves with moderate energy of 797 to 991, still clean. But hold on for Thursday – the morning of the 27th brings 7.9ft SSW swell with 15-second period and a combined energy of 2954. That’s serious. The afternoon jacks to 8.2ft with a 17-second period and 4214 energy. These are long-period groundswells, so you’ll get long lulls between sets but when they come, they’ll be fast and lined-up. Best for the experienced crew, and you’ll have the place to yourselves if you can handle the power. This is one of the true standouts – Thursday 27th afternoon is epic.

Friday 28th August – this is the other standout, but only if you’ve got the balls for it. Morning sees a 13.1ft SSW swell with a combined energy of 9720. Strong breeze from the SE, cross-off. By the afternoon it hits 16.4ft with 12353 energy. That’s just flat-out huge. Honestly, this is more of a big-wave tow-in or a spectator event for most. It’s going to be thick, dangerous, and a true test.

Saturday 29th August stays massive – 14.8ft in the morning (11430 energy) and 13.1ft in the afternoon (8933 energy). Offshore wind, but it’s blowing at 28 mph and is fresh to strong. The waves will be big and clean but hard to paddle into. Only for the elite.

By Sunday 30th August the swell drops to 9.8ft from the S. That’s still a solid, heavy wave for a reef. The wind is howling offshore from the ESE at 22 mph, fresh breeze. It’ll be clean but bumpy on the faces. Not ideal for a fun session.

Monday 31st August the swell fades fast to 5.2ft in the morning (822 energy

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