Tarcoola (Chanteez) Surf Break

Lat Long: 28.81° S 114.62° E

Tarcoola (Chanteez) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tarcoola (Chanteez) sea temperature is
19.7°C
0.1° 

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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 3,156 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tarcoola (Chanteez) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 15th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 15th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 19th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

We’re starting off with a lot of raw power, but it’s not all surfable. The biggest issue early on is that the swell is just too big for this spot, and the wind is often messy. The best window for a proper surf won’t arrive until late in the period, but when it comes, it looks like a gem.

Tarcoola (Chanteez) is the only break in the game here. It’s an advanced wave, and for most of the first week, we’re dealing with heavy SW swell pumping in – 7ft to 8ft and even pushing 10ft – with a lot of cross-shore wind and a choppy surface. That’s not what you want. The energy is massive, with combined swell energy readings in the thousands (2054, 2247, 2763), but it’s too much. On Tuesday 15th, the morning has a 7ft SW swell at 14 seconds, but the 20 km/h south wind makes it cross and lumpy. Not worth paddling out. That theme continues through to Friday 19th, where even though the wind goes light offshore on Saturday 19th with 8–8ft SW swell (energy 2346–2763), it’s still too big for the break.

Sunday 20th morning is where we get our first real glimmer. The swell drops to 5ft from the SW, period 13 seconds, and the wind swings light SE at 5 km/h, giving us clean, glassy conditions. That’s a standout morning – clean lines, moderate energy (854), and the wind is right. It’s not huge, but it’s surfable and good quality.

After that, the swell builds again and the wind turns onshore, so we’re back to waiting. Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd are blown out or too big. Wednesday 23rd morning has a 8ft SW swell with light wind, but again, it’s on the big side and cross-onshore. Not for the faint-hearted.

The real highlight of the whole outlook is Monday 28th September morning and Tuesday 29th September morning. On Monday, the swell is 5ft from the SW at 15 seconds, wind is offshore from the NE at 20 km/h – clean and well-shaped. Energy is moderate (1001). Then Tuesday morning is even better: 6ft SW swell, 15 seconds, and glassy conditions with the wind dropping to 5 km/h from the south. That’s as good as it gets for Tarcoola in this window. The swell is big enough to be fun for experienced surfers, the period is long, and the wind is perfect. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect company.

The water temperature is not flagged as unusual, so it’s about average for the time of year.

Summing it up: the first week is mostly a washout – too big and too windy. The standout sessions are Sunday 20th morning, Monday 28th morning, and Tuesday 29th morning. The last two are the best on offer. Get in the water then, and you’ll have a proper session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
2.5
WSW
9
2.5
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
14
2
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1752
1983
2247
1307
902
862
437
543
434
304
1012
1172
1373
2763
2346
1494
854
585
486
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
S
30
SSW
15
SE
20
N
10
WSW
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
20
NNW
30
W
45
WNW
30
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SE
5
SE
20
S
15
S
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
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High Tide
11:42PM0.73m
12:29PM0.39m
00:09AM0.75m
9:05AM0.34m
00:40AM0.75m
1:19PM0.29m
1:15AM0.75m
2:09PM0.27m
1:58AM0.73m
2:48AM0.72m
3:45AM0.70m
Low Tide
6:53AM0.32m
3:21PM0.34m
7:55AM0.34m
3:26PM0.30m
12:28PM0.29m
3:37PM0.27m
1:12PM0.27m
3:46PM0.26m
1:36PM0.25m
1:55PM0.25m
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:20
6:18
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6:15
6:13
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6:13
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Temp °C
18
19
19
19
28
25
20
22
21
18
20
17
17
18
18
16
18
19
17
Feels °C
13
16
15
19
25
24
21
21
20
18
16
8
9
14
14
14
16
14
14
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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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