Tarcoola (Chanteez) Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.81° S 114.62° E

Tarcoola (Chanteez) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tarcoola (Chanteez) sea temperature is
19.2° C
0.9° 

Tarcoola (Chanteez) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tarcoola (Chanteez) surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 6,631 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period with SW swell.

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 (Aug 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tarcoola (Chanteez) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 17th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 17th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 18th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here.

Lookin’ at the next 16 days, it’s a bit of a mixed bag for Tarcoola, but there’s a couple windows that’ll get the heart pumpin’. The water’s sitting at 67°, which is about 2° cooler than average for this time of year – nothin’ too wild, just a touch on the fresh side.

We’re starting off this Monday, the 17th of August, with a solid SW groundswell comin’ through at 5ft, but the wind is howling from the NW at 19 mph, makin’ it a lumpy cross-onshore mess. Not worth paddlin’ out. Monday afternoon gets even worse – onshore SW wind at 22 mph and the swell jumps to 8ft. Total write-off.

Tuesday the 18th though… hold onto your board. The morning sees a clean, glassy morning with a light NNE breeze at 3 mph, and a strong 12ft SW swell (combined energy of 6187). The wind is cross-offshore, so the face will be smooth. But mate, this is a heavy one – over 8ft, so it’s strictly for the experts. Same story Tuesday afternoon: 10ft SW swell, clean lines, but still too big for most.

Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th keep the swell up in the 7ft to 8ft range, with clean mornings and cross-off winds. The energy is strong (2465 to 3756), and the period is a long 15-16 seconds, which means plenty of grunt. Again, this is expert territory. The crowds can show up here sometimes, so be ready to share.

Friday the 21st is more of the same – 7ft SW swell, clean in the morning with an ESE breeze, but the afternoon gets a messy cross-shore chop as the wind picks up from the south at 19 mph.

Now, Saturday the 22nd is the standout, and the one to circle. Saturday morning we get offshore wind from the NE at 12 mph, with a 6ft SW swell (period 14 seconds). The combined energy is 2372 – solid, punchy waves. The wind is offshore and clean, the break is exposed to the SW swell, and the optimum direction matches perfectly. This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. The crowd factor might be there, but with conditions this good, it’s worth the company.

Sunday the 23rd drops off fast – 5ft cross-on mess, nothin’ doin’. Then we hit a dry spell. From Monday the 24th through to Thursday the 27th, it’s a mix of poor conditions and marginal surf: choppy cross-onshore winds, lumpy bumps, and swell that’s either too big with bad wind or just plain weak.

Friday the 28th of August morning offers a little glimmer – 4ft SW groundswell with a clean offshore ENE breeze at 12 mph. It’s a small window, and the combined energy is a light 777, so it’s more of a longboard session than a barrel fest.

Saturday the 29th morning sees a sneaky one: a 4ft WSW groundswell with a period of 18 seconds, combined energy of 1474, and clean cross-offshore wind. The period is super long, so it’ll be lining up beautifully at this exposed break. It’s small, but clean.

The last few days into September get messy again – Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are write-offs with strong onshore winds. Tuesday the 1st of September comes back with a massive 12ft SW groundswell and clean wind, but that’s well over 8ft – experts only.

So, to sum it up: Saturday the 22nd of August is your best bet – clean, offshore, 6ft SW swell. Friday the 28th morning is a sneaky small-wave option. Everything else is either for the pros or best left for another day.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
SW
16
2.5
WSW
19
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1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1193
4663
6398
6187
5238
3738
2497
2293
3929
3710
3415
2601
2208
1915
1402
1130
2442
1622
736
1761
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Wind (km/h)
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NW
35
SW
10
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10
NE
10
SW
5
SSW
5
ESE
15
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25
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High Tide
12:33PM0.55m
1:04AM0.72m
9:32AM0.48m
1:36AM0.76m
2:12AM0.78m
2:54AM0.79m
3:41AM0.80m
4:34AM0.80m
Low Tide
5:23PM0.42m
7:56AM0.47m
4:28PM0.38m
4:31PM0.33m
4:43PM0.30m
4:55PM0.28m
4:58PM0.28m
3:14PM0.27m
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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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