Surf Forecasts:
Tarcoola (Chanteez) surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, SW swell with 3,333 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tarcoola (Chanteez) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarcoola (Chanteez) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, converting to feet and Fahrenheit for you.
Tarcoola (Chanteez) is the only show in town, and the water temp is about normal for the season.
The first few days are a mixed bag, but the good stuff is coming.
Friday the 24th starts with a 4ft SW swell, 13-second period, clean with an offshore ENE breeze at 16 mph. The energy is moderate. It’s a bit marginal, but the afternoon cleans up with a 4ft SW swell, still clean.
Saturday the 25th morning is messy with a 19 mph cross-off, but the afternoon turns glassy. That 3ft SW swell will be smooth.
Sunday the 26th is a dud.
Monday the 27th brings a massive 10ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period. The energy is huge (3224), but it’s too big for this break. Expert-only, and even then, be careful.
Tuesday the 28th is a standout. The morning has a 4ft SW swell, 15-second period, with a clean offshore E wind at 12 mph. The energy is strong (1256). Perfect for the experienced. The afternoon picks up to 6ft, still clean.
Wednesday the 29th has a 4ft SW swell with a very long 18-second period, but the wind is a fresh cross-off. The long period makes it powerful, but at a beach break, it can be a bit straight.
Thursday the 30th morning is another good one: 5ft SW swell, 16 seconds, clean with a light cross-off. The energy is strong (1640).
Friday the 31st morning is the best of the whole window. A 7ft SW groundswell, 16-second period, with a light offshore ENE breeze. The energy is very strong (3032). Clean, powerful, excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon is too big.
The first weekend of August is all about 8ft+ swell, mostly too big for this spot.
The second week turns rough. By Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th, we’re looking at 13ft to 15ft SW swells with howling onshore winds—completely blown out.
So, the standout is Friday the 31st morning. That 7ft SW groundswell with the light offshore is the one to catch. Tuesday the 28th is the runner-up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 706 | 495 | 374 | 248 | 299 | 342 | 245 | 239 | 239 | 551 | 3224 | 2785 | 1643 | 606 | 1463 | 1099 | 679 | 851 | 1245 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:32AM0.89m | 5:24AM0.92m | 6:26AM0.93m | 7:38AM0.95m | 8:32AM0.96m | 9:16AM0.96m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:50PM0.35m | 5:52PM0.34m | 4:19PM0.32m | 4:33PM0.29m | 4:55PM0.28m | 5:20PM0.29m | |||||||||||||
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 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 5:45 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 13 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 706 | 495 | 374 | 248 | 299 | 342 | 245 | 239 | 239 | 551 | 3224 | 2785 | 1643 | 603 | 1463 | 1099 | 628 | 553 | 1245 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | — | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 6 | — | — | SW 24 | SW 15 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 24 |
| kJ | 31 | — | 51 | 85 | 15 | 50 | 101 | 147 | 94 | 29 | — | — | 22 | 606 | 159 | 520 | 679 | 851 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 22 | SW 21 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 159 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ENE 3 | — | E 3 | NE 3 | — | NE 2 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | — | 2 | 7 | — | 1 | 7 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 246 | 0 | 0 | 246 | 0 | 1 | 1795 | 891 | 775 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 246 | 5 | 0 |
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