Surf Forecasts:
Tarcoola (Chanteez) surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,530 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tarcoola (Chanteez) in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarcoola (Chanteez) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but it’s a frustrating one for Tarcoola (Chanteez). The pattern is a whole lot of big, powerful SW groundswell, but the wind is going to be a constant battle. The first few days are a write-off, and we’ve got a long gap of about 4 days with no real recommendations before we get a sniff of something decent.
The water is sitting at 68°F, which is just about average for this time of year.
The action kicks off on Friday, 28th August. The morning is the pick. We’ve got a clean 7ft SW swell (energy at 1770) with a cross-off wind. The problem is, the swell is already predicted to be too big for this break, so it’s only for the advanced crew. The afternoon drops to a marginal 7ft.
Saturday, 29th August is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops right off to 3ft in the morning, then 4ft in the arvo. It’s clean in the morning, but the energy is weak (1123). It’s a real struggle.
Sunday, 30th August is the standout of the first week. The morning session is the one to circle. We’ve got a clean 7ft SW groundswell (2856) with a light N breeze. But again, it’s flagged as too big for the break – so if you’re advanced, get amongst it. The afternoon stays clean but with a 7ft cross-on wind.
Monday, 31st August morning is a tease with a 6ft SW swell and light offshore winds, but it’s only marginal. The afternoon turns ugly with onshore winds.
Tuesday, 1st September morning cleans up again with a 7ft SW swell (2107) and cross-off winds. It’s another one that’s too big for the spot, so only for the experts.
Now, looking ahead to the second week, there’s some monster energy on the horizon. Monday, 7th September morning is a beast: a massive 13ft SW groundswell (11837) with cross-off winds. That’s a clean, expert-only bomb. The next morning, Tuesday, 8th September, is a real gem. The swell is still huge at 13ft (9536), but we get a gentle offshore breeze from the ENE. That’s your best chance of all for a clean, big-wave session. After that, the swell slowly eases, but the wind stays messy.
Thursday, 10th September morning offers a final chance with a clean 5ft SW groundswell (2222) and cross-off winds – a nice, manageable size to finish the period.
Overall, Tarcoola is a tricky beast this run. The size is there, but the wind and the break’s limitations mean you have to pick your window. The absolute best bets are clean, offshore mornings with swell over 7ft, but only for those with the skills.
Stay stoked.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2214 | 5615 | 5128 | 4189 | 3962 | 2509 | 1752 | 1289 | 388 | 513 | 949 | 2042 | 2840 | 2750 | 2033 | 1759 | 1907 | 1714 | 2107 | 1664 | 1638 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:22AM0.82m | 10:55PM0.53m | 9:12AM0.82m | 11:00PM0.55m | 9:56AM0.81m | 11:12PM0.58m | 10:39AM0.77m | 11:26PM0.62m | 11:21AM0.71m | 11:42PM0.66m | 12:05PM0.63m | 00:02AM0.71m | 12:50PM0.54m | 00:30AM0.76m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:10PM0.26m | 00:57AM0.52m | 4:33PM0.28m | 2:45AM0.49m | 4:55PM0.31m | 3:51AM0.45m | 5:13PM0.36m | 4:46AM0.41m | 5:26PM0.40m | 5:41AM0.39m | 5:21PM0.44m | 6:41AM0.37m | 4:26PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 22 | S 8 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 2214 | 5615 | 5128 | 4189 | — | 2509 | 1752 | 18 | 284 | 416 | 949 | 2042 | 2840 | 2750 | 2033 | 1759 | 1907 | 1714 | 2107 | 1664 | 1638 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 26 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 11 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 881 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 26 | 319 | 513 | 265 | 33 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 133 | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | SSW 13 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3962 | — | — | 1289 | 388 | 147 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 509 | 349 | 509 | 775 | 510 | 530 | 370 | 510 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 296 | 6 | 128 | 1795 | 6 | 5 | 509 | 5 |
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