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Tarcoola (Chanteez) Surf Forecast
/ WA – North West (27 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Tarcoola (Chanteez) surfForecast / WA – North West / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.8° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average 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 Monday (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 18th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 19th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 22nd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarcoola (Chanteez) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 11 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | |
426 | 493 | 587 | 729 | 1020 | 940 | 928 | 511 | 915 | 1109 | 865 | 1200 | 932 | 369 | 465 | 367 | 309 | 127 | 176 | 439 | 729 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | |
High Tide | 11:07AM1.16m | 11:54AM1.13m | 12:40PM1.07m | 1:27PM1.00m | 2:13PM0.91m | 11:03AM0.79m | 2:58PM0.82m | 7:44AM0.80m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:08PM0.33m | 8:57PM0.34m | 10:12PM0.36m | 11:03PM0.40m | 11:44PM0.46m | 00:12AM0.53m | 12:31PM0.79m | 00:27AM0.59m | 1:34PM0.70m | ||||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 |
 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | 5:34 |
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Temp °C | 23 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 22 |
19 | 16 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 426 | 360 | 331 | 729 | 1020 | 940 | 928 | 511 | 915 | 1109 | 865 | 1200 | — | 369 | 465 | 367 | 309 | 116 | 176 | 439 | 729 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 12 | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | — | SSW 7 | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 11 | SW 13 | — |
| kJ | 319 | 493 | 587 | 298 | — | — | — | 264 | — | — | 85 | 143 | — | 58 | — | 13 | 45 | 127 | 73 | 212 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | ESE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 6 | — | SSW 13 | E 3 | ENE 3 | — | NE 2 | N 3 | — | — | N 4 |
| kJ | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 91 | — | 932 | 5 | 6 | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 128 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 366 | 0 | 326 | 775 | 5 | 370 | 70 | 13 | 246 | 0 | 0 | 326 | 128 | 0 | 720 |
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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.
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