Surf Forecasts:
Tarcoola (Chanteez) surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 9,750 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 17s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tarcoola (Chanteez) this week:
The surf forecast for Tarcoola (Chanteez) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tarcoola (Chanteez) in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarcoola (Chanteez) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s shaping up for our local patch.
The overall picture is a classic case of too much of a good thing to start. We’ve got a serious, long-period groundswell from the SW hammering the coast for the first week, and for a spot like Tarcoola (Chanteez), that means it’s going to be way too big and powerful for most of us. The combined wave energy is massive – think numbers like 8056 and 6473 – so this is some serious ocean energy. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first real standout window opens up on Saturday, 15 August. The morning session is the pick of the early days. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 6ft from the SW, with a period of 14 seconds. The wind is a light, clean cross-offshore from the NE, and the whole setup is looking clean. The energy is still moderate (1273), but it’s finally in the right range for experienced surfers to get some proper waves. The afternoon gets a bit cross and messy, so get on it early.
After that, we hit a bit of a lull. The swell drops, but the winds get messy and onshore, with a lot of poor surf conditions and marginal calls. The waves are there, but the quality is just not there.
Now, if you’re patient and can wait, the absolute best of the whole run is on Saturday, 22 August. The morning is looking glassy with a 6ft SW swell and a 15-second period. The wind is dead calm from the ESE – glassy conditions. It’s clean, it’s got energy (1435), and it’s a proper reward for the wait. Saturday morning, 22 August, is the one to circle on the calendar. The Sunday morning after that on 23 August is also a solid backup with a clean cross-offshore breeze and a 6ft swell.
So, here’s the call: the first week is a washout for all but the big-wave specialists. The best on offer is the morning of Saturday, 15 August, but the true standout, the one to really plan for, is the glassy morning of Saturday, 22 August. Don’t waste your energy on the windy days in between.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 9750 | 8056 | 5970 | 3678 | 2567 | 3515 | 3089 | 6089 | 6473 | 5485 | 3697 | 2491 | 2173 | 2422 | 3096 | 3455 | 2911 | 2506 | 1958 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off |
High Tide | 5:41AM0.95m | 7:34AM0.97m | 8:44AM0.98m | 9:36AM0.96m | 11:37PM0.50m | 10:21AM0.91m | 11:41PM0.53m | 11:02AM0.83m | 11:55PM0.58m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:42PM0.21m | 4:19PM0.20m | 4:51PM0.21m | 5:18PM0.25m | 1:35AM0.49m | 5:39PM0.31m | 3:55AM0.47m | 5:54PM0.36m | 4:58AM0.45m | ||||||||||
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 | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 5:53 | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 7 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 9750 | 8056 | 5970 | 3678 | 2567 | — | — | 6089 | 6473 | 5485 | 3697 | 2491 | 2173 | 2422 | 3096 | 3455 | 2911 | 2506 | 1958 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 22 | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 453 | 377 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 73 | 133 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3515 | 3089 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 21 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 353 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 326 | 2161 | 509 | 242 | 242 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 70 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
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