Tarcoola (Chanteez) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for Tarcoola (Chanteez). Right now, the outlook is a bit of a slow burn, but there’s a proper pulse trying to make itself known. The water temperature is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are pretty marginal. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd both have clean, cross-off breezes, but the swell is just a bit weak and the wave comment is “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” The combined energy is moderate (726 to 799 on Tuesday, 796 to 1971 on Wednesday), so it’s not a write-off, but you’re not going to be hooting from the car park. Thursday morning the 23rd looks a bit more promising with a fresh offshore breeze from the ENE and a 6ft SW swell carrying a 14-second period. The energy jumps to 1402, which is moderate, and the wind is offshore, so it’ll be clean. The trouble is, the guidance still says “marginal” – so it’s better than the previous days, but not a standout.

Right now, I’d say the best bet on offer is Monday morning, the 27th of July. The swell bumps up to 7ft from the SW, with a 14-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 1536. The wind is a light northerly, cross-off, and the wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s the one to circle. It’s not too big for the experts, but it might be pushing it for beginners – 7ft at this spot can get moving. The crowds are “sometimes” an issue, so you might have a few others about, but it’s well worth the paddle.

Then there’s a bit of a lull through the end of July and into the start of August, with a lot of poor surf conditions and messy onshore winds. The last few days of the forecast are worth noting. Sunday the 2nd of August shows a return to clean conditions with a light offshore easterly and a 5ft to 5ft SW swell. The energy is moderate (719 to 826), and the wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a nice little window, but it’s not a huge swell.

The real standout for the long-range is Monday the 3rd of August. The swell is predicted to be a solid 12ft from the SW, with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is massive at 6862. The wind is light offshore from the NE, so it’ll be clean. But here’s the catch – the guidance says “the swell is predicted to be too big for this break.” This is a spot that can handle a lot, but 12ft with a 18-second period is serious. It’s for experts only, and the long period means it might be a bit too straight, but if the tide and wind line up, it could be a once-in-a-while session. That’s a promise, but it’s a long way off, so keep a loose eye on it.

So, overall, if you’re looking for the best, hit Monday the 27th of July. The 2nd of August is a solid backup for a cleaner, smaller session. The 3rd of August is the big one, but it’s for the brave.

Rusty.

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