Tarcoola (Chanteez) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's coming up for Tarcoola (Chanteez) over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid run of swell on the way, but it's a mixed bag with size and wind. The water is sitting at 67°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want an extra layer.

The first action kicks off Tuesday afternoon, July 28. There's a decent 6ft SW groundswell rolling in with a solid 14-second period, carrying a strong energy level (1541). The wind is a cross-off ESE breeze at 9 mph, keeping things clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but don't get too excited about the crowds – it can get busy here sometimes.

Wednesday morning, July 29, sees a drop in size to 5ft SW, but the wind goes offshore from the NE at 19 mph, making for a glassy surface. The energy is still strong (1456). The surf is a bit cleaner but the tide might be a factor. Wednesday afternoon, however, is a standout. The swell jumps back to 6ft SW, with a very long period of 17 seconds (2752 – very strong energy) and a light offshore ENE breeze at 6 mph. That's going to be some of the best, cleanest, and most powerful surf of the window. This is the one to circle.

Thursday the 30th is a bit of a letdown. Morning has 5ft SW, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 12 mph, and the energy is moderate (1064). The afternoon gets messy with a light cross-on from the W.

Friday, July 31, brings back some quality. The morning delivers 6ft SW with a 17-second period (1837 – strong energy) and a light cross-off NNE breeze. It's clean and powerful. The afternoon gets a bit cross-on, so stick to the morning.

Saturday, August 1, is a tricky one. The morning swell is 7ft SW with a 16-second period (1983 – strong energy), but it's predicted to be too big for this break for the average punter. The wind is a cross-off ESE at 9 mph, so it's clean, but this is for experts only. The afternoon is a write-off with cross-shore wind.

Sunday, August 2, the morning is again too big at 7ft, but with a 19 mph offshore NE wind, it's clean and powerful. Again, only for the experienced. The afternoon, however, drops to 7ft with a light offshore ENE breeze at 6 mph, making for excellent conditions for the experts.

Monday, August 3, sees the swell drop to 5ft, but the wind is a strong cross-off from the NNE at 22 mph, making it a bit of a battle. The energy is moderate (1220). Not the best.

Tuesday, August 4, the swell is back up to 7ft SW with a very long period of 19 seconds (2966 – very strong energy). It's clean with a cross-off N wind, but it's too big for this break. Only for the very skilled.

From Wednesday, August 5, through to Monday, August 10, the swell is consistently over 7ft, often hitting 8ft to 10ft, with very strong energy levels (up to 8066). The wind is mostly cross or cross-on, and the forecast keeps saying it's too big for the break. This is a stretch for the experts only, and the wind on August 8 and 9 is nasty with rain and strong cross-onshore winds. It's a messy, blown-out period.

The light at the end of the tunnel is Tuesday, August 11. The swell drops to a manageable 5ft SW (14 seconds, 970 moderate energy), and we get a clean offshore E wind at 6 mph. This is a very good morning for the experienced crew. The rest of the week sees the swell fade to 3ft, so that's it for the good stuff.

Overall, the best on offer is Wednesday afternoon, July 29, for the clean, powerful groundswell, and Tuesday morning, August 11, for a cleaner, more manageable session. Everything else is either too big, too windy, or just average.

Rusty

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