Tarcoola (Chanteez) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get this out there. It’s a bit of a weird one for the next couple of weeks around Tarcoola (Chanteez). The ocean is going to be absolutely pumping with south-west groundswell, but that’s a double-edged sword. For a spot like this, which is exposed to that direction, the size is going to be the main story. The water temp is sitting at 67.6° F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no drama there.

The first real window we’re looking at kicks off on Wednesday afternoon, the 5th. There’s swell on the way, with a solid 8.2ft of south-west groundswell at 16 seconds. The energy is moderate to strong, clocking in at 3458 on the dial. But, here’s the catch – it’s already pushing the limits for this break. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore from the south, which will put a bit of texture on it. The call is that it’s too big for this break, so even though the tide and wind are favorable, it’s not going to be the one.

Thursday the 6th keeps that same theme going. The swell holds at 9.8ft in the morning and 8.2ft in the afternoon, with the same long 16-second period. The wind is light and onshore from the west-southwest, but again, the size is the problem. This is expert-only territory.

Friday the 7th is more of the same. Morning sees 8.2ft of swell with a moderate cross-onshore breeze from the north-west, making it a bit choppy. The afternoon builds back to 9.8ft with a light onshore wind. Still, the forecast is clear that the swell is too big for this break.

We do get a bit of a break in the wind on Saturday the 8th, but not in the size. It’s a mess. A strong south-southwest wind at 25 mph in the morning and 18 mph in the afternoon is going to make a mess of the 11.5ft to 13.1ft swell. The energy is howling – 5020 in the morning and 6675 in the afternoon – but it’s poor conditions. This is one to skip.

Sunday the 9th is where things get interesting. The swell is still huge, 13.1ft in the morning, but the wind goes light offshore from the east. The energy is pumping hard at 8982. The surf will be clean, but you have to be a serious charger. It’s still way over the head and only for experts. The afternoon drops to 11.5ft with a light cross-onshore wind, but the size remains the issue.

Monday the 10th is a write-off. The wind swings onshore and increases to 18 mph from the south-west, and the rain comes with it. The swell drops to 8.2ft to 9.8ft, but it’s lumpy and messy. Not worth paddling out.

Now, here’s the standout. Tuesday the 11th. The swell jumps back up to a massive 14.8ft, but the wind is light and cross-offshore from the east and south-east. The energy is huge – 11868 in the morning and 10792 in the afternoon. The surf will be clean and powerful. Yes, it’s 14.8ft, which is solidly in the realm of big-wave territory. This is a day for the experienced crew only. If you’re not confident in that size, give it a miss. But for those who are, this is the pick of the bunch so far.

Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th keep the swell at a more manageable 9.8ft, with clean conditions. Wednesday has a moderate cross-offshore breeze, and Thursday morning has a light offshore wind. The energy is still strong, around 4547 and 5011 respectively. Still big, but a bit more user-friendly for the advanced surfer. The period on Thursday afternoon stretches out to a very long 21 seconds, which is incredible energy, but it might make the waves a bit too straight at a beach break like this.

Friday the 14th sees

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