Chameau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve only got one spot lighting up the board this run, and it’s a solid little reef setup that’s going to keep us busy for a good stretch.

The overall pattern is a long, drawn-out window of clean, offshore winds at Chameau. The swell is modest but persistent, with a real highlight showing up in the second week that’s got me pumped. We’ve got a bit of a gap here at the start—nothing really happening until the morning of Tuesday, August 4th, but after that, it’s go time.

Kicking off on Tuesday, August 4th, we’ve got small but clean waves. The morning has rain showers, but the wind is a solid offshore breeze from the east at 25 km/h, keeping things tidy. Swell is coming from the south at 2.6 ft with a 13-second period, which is a nice, clean groundswell for the reef. Combined energy is moderate (354). The afternoon clears up, wind picks up to 30 km/h from the ESE, still offshore, with the same swell size and direction. It’s small, but it’s rideable and clean.

Wednesday, August 5th, the morning brings a bit more energy with a 2.3 ft swell from the SSW, but the period jumps to 16 seconds—that’s a long, juicy groundswell. Combined energy is up to 461 (moderate). The wind is still offshore from the east at 20 km/h. This is a good sign for the reef. Afternoon picks up to 3.0 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, wind a bit stronger at 30 km/h from the ESE. It’s clean, but the wind is getting a bit fresh.

Thursday, August 6th, and Friday, August 7th, are similar: small groundswell, clean offshore winds, but the wave heights are hovering around 2.3 ft to 3.6 ft. The period stays solid in the 12 to 14-second range, except for Friday morning where it drops to 8 seconds—that’s short period, windswell stuff, not as well shaped. Combined energy is moderate (around 375 to 496). It’s still surfable, but nothing to write home about.

Now, Saturday, August 8th, things start to get interesting. The swell jumps to 3.9 ft from the SSW with a very long 18-second period. Combined energy rockets up to 1171 (strong) in the morning and 1030 (still strong) in the afternoon. This is a legitimate groundswell. The winds are fresh offshore from the ESE at 30 km/h, so it’ll be clean. This is a session for experienced surfers on the reef—the long period will make it punchy.

Sunday, August 9th, through to Tuesday, August 11th, we see a steady stream of 3.6 ft to 4.6 ft swell from the SW, with periods dropping from 15 seconds down to 14. Combined energy stays strong (651 to 934). Winds are offshore, moderate to fresh. Tuesday, August 11th, is a standout—morning shows 4.6 ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is 787 (strong). The wind is a gentle 20 km/h from the east, making for some of the cleanest conditions of the week. This is a real sweet spot.

Wednesday, August 12th, and Thursday, August 13th, see a bit of a dip in swell size, dropping to 3.3 ft, but the period stays at 14 seconds. The afternoons pick up a bit more energy. Winds remain offshore. On Thursday afternoon, August 13th, we get a nice 4.3 ft swell from the SW with 14 seconds, and combined energy at 721. It’s clean and solid.

But the real payoff is the weekend and into the next week. Friday, August 15th, Saturday morning brings a 3.6 ft swell from the SW with a massive 20-second period. Combined energy is 1251 (strong). The wind is a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE at 20 km/h. This is a proper, long-period groundswell, and the reef will handle it beautifully. The afternoon bumps up to 4.3 ft with a 19-second period, and energy hits 1551.

Sunday, August 16th, is the standout of the entire run. We’ve got a 5.2 ft swell from the SW with an 18-second period. Combined energy is 1681 (strong). The wind is offshore from the east at 20 km/h. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers—the reef will be firing, and the tide will be key. The afternoon holds steady at

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