Surf Forecasts:
Tarcoola (Chanteez) surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,383 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tarcoola (Chanteez) in the next 16 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tarcoola (Chanteez) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.
The next week and a half is a rough stretch. Most of the time it’s either blown out or just too much wave for this spot. The one day that shines is way out at the end of the period, so you’ll need to wait.
Tarcoola (Chanteez) is the only break we’re looking at. It’s an advanced spot, fairly consistent, and it likes a SW swell. From Sunday the 13th through Thursday the 17th, the wind is onshore or cross-shore, and the surf is choppy or lumpy. You’ve got a solid 6ft SW groundswell (14-second period) on the 13th, but it’s junk. Monday the 14th morning has a 7ft SW swell, but it’s too big for this break. A consistent theme: lots of swell, poor quality.
Wednesday the 16th morning is a little cleaner with a 5ft SW, but the tide is questionable. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are messy with fresh winds, even with a 7ft SW on Friday with a 16-second period.
The one to circle is Sunday the 20th of September. It’s more than a week off, so treat it as a promising look, not a sure thing. There’s a 6ft SW swell with a 13-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the east at a gentle 15 km/h. That’ll leave the surface clean. The combined energy is moderate (1069). For an exposed spot like Tarcoola, that offshore wind is a big plus. It’s an advanced break, so this one is for the experienced crew. Crowds can show up sometimes, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
After that, Monday the 21st brings a 8ft SW swell that’s too big, and the pattern of oversized swells and messy wind continues right through to the 28th. The 25th afternoon goes glassy with a 10ft SW, but that’s way too much for this break. A couple of days around the 26th look clean with a cross-off wind and 8ft SW, but again, it’s pushing the limits.
So, the play is clear: be patient and aim for the 20th. The rest of the window is a write-off for quality. It’s a long wait, but that’s the call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1909 | 1533 | 1641 | 1880 | 1915 | 1626 | 1728 | 1649 | 2247 | 1094 | 1063 | 862 | 392 | 695 | 529 | 352 | 2297 | 929 | 2205 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:56PM0.65m | 11:31AM0.55m | 11:18PM0.70m | 12:02PM0.46m | 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 | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:15AM0.31m | 4:33PM0.40m | 6:03AM0.31m | 3:39PM0.38m | 6:53AM0.32m | 3:21PM0.34m | 7:55AM0.34m | 3:26PM0.30m | 12:28PM0.29m | 3:37PM0.27m | 1:12PM0.27m | 3:46PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 6:12 | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | SW 9 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1909 | 1533 | 1641 | 1880 | 1915 | 1626 | 1728 | 1649 | 2247 | 1094 | 1063 | 862 | 392 | 695 | 529 | 352 | — | 589 | 2205 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | NE 4 | — | SW 16 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 146 | 7 | — | 208 | 69 | 38 | 114 | — | 929 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 113 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 37 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | SW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 43 | 109 | 81 | 226 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 31 | 2297 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 748 | 5 | 59 | 510 | 316 | 59 | 242 | 242 | 22 | 242 | 1 | 616 | 616 | 616 | 530 | 509 | 886 |
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