Chameau Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve only got one spot to look at in this whole region, and it’s a heavy one.

So, Chameau is the only game in town, and it’s a proper reef break that needs respect. This is an advanced-only wave. The water temp is sitting at 76° right now, which feels a touch warmer than what you’d usually expect for this time of year.

The next 16 days are actually loaded with swell, so there’s no dry gap at the start. We’re kicking off straight away, but it’s a bit of a wild ride.

Tuesday, September 8th starts things off, but it’s not great. The morning has a 7ft swell from the SSW, but the wind is a cross-off at 25 mph. It’s clean, but the power is already strong (combined energy of 3260). The conditions are marginal, and it feels like a battle. The afternoon gets bigger and windier with 10ft from the SSW and a 16-second period, blowing 28 mph offshore. The energy is massive (7747), and while it’s clean, paddling in will be a real fight.

Wednesday, September 9th is the standout of the whole outlook. Wednesday morning sees a massive 15ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, and it’s cleaning up with a 28 mph offshore breeze. The energy is insane (12348). This is a proper, big-wave session for experts only. The afternoon eases slightly to 13ft (9983 energy), still with strong offshore wind. This is the best window, but only for those with the skills and the courage.

By Thursday, September 10th, the swell drops to 10ft from the S in the morning, still with a solid 15-second period, and 25 mph offshore wind. It eases further in the afternoon to 6ft from the SW.

From Friday, September 11th through to Monday, September 14th, the swell sits around 5ft to 6ft, mostly from the SSW, with consistent offshore winds. The period stays long, between 12 and 18 seconds, so it’s a real groundswell. The energy stays moderate to strong (between 966 and 2583). The wind is lighter on the morning of Saturday, September 12th (6 mph offshore), and Sunday, September 13th has a very long 18-second period which will make for some beautiful, powerful lines at this reef, though it will be a bit more selective.

The pattern of 5ft to 8ft SSW swell, mixed with some shorter period SE swell, continues well into the second week with clean, offshore winds holding. The energy stays respectable, mostly between 1200 and 2600.

Around Friday, September 18th, we see the period jump up to 20 and 21 seconds from the SW, with swell around 4ft to 5ft. This is a super long-period groundswell, which will push through with real authority. The morning of the 19th is glassy, with wind at only 3 mph, making for an incredibly clean session.

The last few days into late September drop off in size (3ft to 5ft), but the quality and wind hold up. It’s a solid run of surf for the experienced crew.

Bottom line: Wednesday, September 9th morning is the absolute peak—huge swell, strong offshore wind, and maximum energy. If you’re an expert, that’s your session. The whole stretch from the 9th through the 12th is firing, but that Wednesday is the one.

Chameau can get a crowd sometimes, so expect some company out at the peak.

Stay safe out there. This is not a spot to mess around with.

Rusty

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