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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 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
22.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average 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 Friday (May 01) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 13s period. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wed
6
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
!
3
1
2
2
0
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.6
WSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
SW
19
1
SW
18
1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
872
790
1688
849
767
1920
1968
1359
1077
572
554
491
190
400
382
207
261
318
376
607
534
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
S
30
S
35
S
30
S
35
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
SSE
20
ESE
20
E
25
SSE
20
ESE
15
ESE
25
SSE
30
E
30
ENE
20
E
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:39PM0.68m
9:12AM0.94m
10:19PM0.63m
9:34AM0.99m
10:58PM0.59m
9:59AM1.03m
11:39PM0.56m
10:25AM1.05m
00:25AM0.54m
10:51AM1.05m
11:15AM1.05m
8:48PM0.44m
11:38AM1.04m
Low Tide
1:41AM0.61m
4:17PM0.48m
1:13AM0.59m
4:59PM0.45m
1:17AM0.56m
5:42PM0.44m
1:27AM0.54m
6:25PM0.43m
1:35AM0.53m
7:13PM0.43m
8:17PM0.44m
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
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5:50
5:49
5:47
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
Temp °C
21
21
21
20
18
18
16
15
19
18
17
21
20
20
23
20
21
23
22
22
26
20
18
18
15
12
11
9
9
13
12
12
16
16
15
20
15
17
18
18
16
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
2.4
SSW
13
2
SSW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.8
S
6
0.8
SSW
11
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
SW
15
1
SW
18
1
SW
16
Energy kJ
872
790
1147
849
767
1968
1359
1077
572
554
491
190
400
382
39
160
318
217
607
534
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
6
0.1
SW
17
0.7
S
6
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
20
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
92
11
35
38
94
169
261
190
376
215
205
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.1
SW
20
0.6
WSW
18
0.4
SW
22
0.6
SW
20
0.6
S
5
Energy kJ
79
15
207
118
244
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
5
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
8
2.4
SSW
13
0.3
ESE
4
0.5
E
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.6
E
4
1
S
6
0.5
E
3
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
E
3
0.5
ENE
4
Energy kJ
18
27
1688
285
306
1920
3
7
10
9
64
6
150
8
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
4
3
3
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
3
3
4
Distance (km)
5
353
533
2103
2103
2221
509
10
509
5
5
2
5
2
0
59
2
2
5
353
316
Best forecast wave conditions in North West WA
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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