Tarcoola (Chanteez) surfForecast / WA – North West / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 24 Mar 2026 AWST
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Tarcoola (Chanteez) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tarcoola (Chanteez) sea temperature is
23.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tarcoola (Chanteez) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 28th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 28th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 31st Mar)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarcoola (Chanteez) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri night, min 21°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the E on Fri night, calm by Mon morning).

Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
2
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SSW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
3
SW
1.4
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
SW
1.2
SW
1.7
SW
2.5
SW
Period(s) (?)12899141313131212121091312121511131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13614946737375067696403151811418914493011711531721081255039462254
Wind
(km/h)
40
S
25
SSE
25
SE
30
S
25
ENE
30
ENE
35
E
25
ESE
25
ESE
40
ESE
65
E
45
W
30
WNW
25
W
20
WSW
15
SW
10
S
10
WNW
20
W
25
SW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:05PM
0.98
3:03PM
0.95
4:10PM
0.92
6:50PM
0.88
8:08PM
0.86
9:53AM
0.66
8:57PM
0.83
9:52AM
0.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:27AM
0.32
1:22AM
0.29
2:05AM
0.28
2:38AM
0.31
3:02AM
0.35
3:19AM
0.40
2:28PM
0.59
3:32AM
0.45
Tue
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Sunrise--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:30
Sunset6:28--6:27--6:25--6:24--6:23--6:22--6:21--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----354--171-3-------
Temp. °C232225263129292827283021222222232222232121
Feels °C (?)191922232827262523222312182121232322212017
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Information about the Tarcoola (Chanteez) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tarcoola (Chanteez) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tarcoola (Chanteez) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tarcoola (Chanteez) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tarcoola (Chanteez)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tarcoola (Chanteez) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in North West WA? If you are looking for accommodation near Tarcoola, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North West WA, consider staying in Geraldton which is 3 km (2 miles) away.

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