Tarcoola (Chanteez) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real about what’s coming for Tarcoola (Chanteez). This is the only break we’ve got, and it’s an exposed SW-facing spot that’s advanced and fairly consistent. It’s been a while since we’ve seen proper conditions, but the wait might be over. Water temp is 67°F, which is only 0.9°F cooler than average – just about right for this time of year.

The first few days are rough. Thursday the 13th looks clean on the surface with cross-shore wind, but the swell is a solid 8ft from the SW with a 16-second period – that combined energy is pumping at 3470 (moderate to strong), and it’s simply too big for this break. The whole weekend follows a similar pattern: Friday morning offers offshore E wind and clean 8ft lines, but again, too much water moving. Saturday morning the 15th is a standout, finally something rideable. Swell drops to 6ft from the SW, period still 14 seconds, and with a light cross-offshore NNE breeze, it’s clean and has that excellent feel for experienced surfers. The combined energy is 1290 (moderate). But that same afternoon the wind shifts onshore and quality drops fast.

Sunday morning the 16th looks good again: 4ft, 16-second SW groundswell, offshore NE wind at 12 mph, and clean. Energy is 1038 (moderate). The period is long, so expect well-shaped lines but with longer lulls – this setup suits a reef or point, but it’ll still work for advanced surfers here. Afternoon turns onshore again.

Monday the 17th is a write-off with rain and strong SW wind hitting 25 mph – that’s messy, not for surfing.

Now, here’s the real standout in the second week: Tuesday morning the 18th. Glassy conditions with only 3 mph E wind, and a 10ft SW swell at 16 seconds, but the combined energy is a massive 5338 (strong). The forecast says it’s "too big for this break" – only experts should even look at it, but if you’ve got the nerve, the glassy surface will make for some incredible, heavy lines. That’s your one true, memorable window for pros.

Wednesday the 19th through to Sunday the 23rd roll through with similar big swells, often glassy or clean in the mornings, but these are consistently 7ft to 10ft – too much power for most. Saturday the 22nd afternoon gets messy with cross-onshore wind.

Sunday morning the 23rd is another decent window: 5ft, 13-second SW swell, light E wind, clean, and a combined energy of 1021 (moderate). That’s a nice, manageable size for experienced surfers.

After that, from Monday the 24th into the last few days, it’s back to bigger, rougher conditions – onshore winds, rain, and lumpy seas. The end of the outlook on the 27th and 28th shows 8ft to 10ft swells, often glassy in the mornings but too big for most.

To sum it up: For the next week and a half, the biggest problem here is size. The swell keeps pumping too heavy for Tarcoola to handle. Your best bets are Saturday morning the 15th, with clean 6ft sets, and Sunday morning the 23rd, with 5ft clean waves. The one true standout for big-wave chargers is Tuesday morning the 18th – glassy, huge, and raw. Don’t bother with anything over 7ft unless you know what you’re doing.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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