Tarcoola (Chanteez) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board. Let's talk about Tarcoola.

The next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a decent amount of swell on the cards, but there are stretches where it’s going to be too big and messy for a good paddle out. The water temp’s right on the money for this time of year though, sitting at 68°F, which is pretty much average.

The first few days are a write-off for a clean session. Friday the 4th kicks off with some clouds and a moderate breeze chopping things up. That 8ft SW swell has plenty of energy behind it (2540), but the conditions are just poor. It stays messy through the weekend. Saturday morning has the swell up to 8ft, but that cross-shore wind is ruining it. The energy is strong (2579). Sunday brings even more power, with a solid 12ft SW swell on the morning, but that’s coupled with a strong breeze. At 4686, there’s a heap of energy in the water, but it's a washing machine out there (3615 in the arvo). It’s a no-go for a paddle. With this much swell and strong onshore wind, the setup looks way more interesting for the kite crew than for us surfers. Monday the 7th still has too much size, 10ft, and while the morning looks clean with a cross-offshore wind, it's still right on the edge for Tarcoola.

Now, the standout window is definitely the morning of Wednesday the 9th. The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft, but the key is the wind: a moderate offshore breeze from the E. The energy is still solid at 2080, and the conditions are clean. This is looking like the best quality surf of the first week. It’s still got some push to it, so you’ll want your wits about you.

Thursday the 10th morning is also looking good. Swell drops to 5ft from the SW, still a decent 15-second period, and we've got a gentle offshore wind. It won't have the same power, but it'll be clean and fun for those who don't want to wrestle a 6ft+ wave. This is the best call for a more relaxed session.

After that, the week ahead gets tricky again. Bigger swells and messier winds move back in, with a lot of "poor" conditions and "too big" calls from the 12th through the 15th. Keep an eye on the 17th though. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. Thursday morning the 17th is looking promising: a clean 7ft SW swell with a 19-second period and moderate offshore winds. The energy is strong at 3290. That long period means proper groundswell, so it'll be powerful and lined up. It’s a long way off, so treat it as a promising lead, but don’t book the day off work just yet.

Rusty.

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