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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 21 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
23.6° 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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 9s. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 24th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 24th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 22nd Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSE on Tue night, strong winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
3
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.9
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SSW
1.9
SW
2
SSW
1.1
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)14141414141313131312128989131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1271133867613871428106112301250405706847376301588445749659358210172139
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
30
SSW
25
S
25
S
25
SSW
20
S
20
S
30
S
15
SE
20
S
35
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
35
S
30
ESE
35
ENE
25
E
45
ENE
25
NE
15
SE
35
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:27AM
0.88
12:27AM
0.60
11:56AM
0.93
1:16AM
0.51
12:31PM
0.97
2:22AM
0.42
1:14PM
0.98
2:05PM
0.98
3:03PM
0.95
4:10PM
0.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:23PM
0.41
3:46AM
0.53
7:31PM
0.41
3:20AM
0.48
11:16PM 2:55AM
0.38 0.42
12:27AM
0.32
1:22AM
0.29
2:05AM
0.28
2:38AM
0.31
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-6:31--6:30--6:30--6:28--6:27--6:25--6:24-
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262521232321242422252422272729303633333735
Feels °C (?)272419222119222223232120242325253126293631
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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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