Tarcoola (Chanteez) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First up, the water's sitting at 66.6°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – you'll feel that difference, so don't be shy with the wetsuit. The first proper swell window is Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. We've got a solid 7.5ft SW groundswell pushing in with a long 14-second period, and the wind is a clean offshore from the ENE at 12 mph. The energy is huge (2216), and the waves should be lined up and glassy. But here's the thing – this spot is for advanced crew only, and at 7.5ft, it's getting into the too-big-for-beginners territory. The wave quality is excellent, but you need to be on your game. Crowds are possible here, so keep an eye out.

Sunday afternoon sees the swell drop a touch to 6.9ft SW, still with that 14-second period, but the wind swings to a cross-shore from the SSE at 9 mph. It'll be a bit choppier, but still a decent session. The energy is still strong (1632).

Monday the 3rd is a step down. The swell is 5.2ft SW in the morning, with a 15-second period, but the wind is a cross-shore from the NW at 9 mph, making for slight cross-chop. The energy is moderate (1108). The afternoon gets worse with the swell dropping to 4.9ft and a cross-onshore wind. Not worth your time.

Tuesday the 4th has a morning session with 4.6ft SW swell and a very long 19-second period. The wind is light and cross-shore, so the lines will be clean, but the energy is moderate (1888). The afternoon jumps back up to 7.5ft SW with a 18-second period, but the wind goes cross-onshore, making it fairly choppy.

Wednesday the 5th is a standout morning. The swell is 6.9ft SW with a 16-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SE at 12 mph. The energy is strong (2269). This is a good call for the advanced surfer – clean faces and plenty of push. The afternoon is bigger at 8.2ft, but the wind is cross-shore, creating a cross-chop.

Thursday the 6th sees a monster 9.8ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is onshore from the SW and then WSW. The energy is massive (4751 and 3756), but it's a messy, blown-out mess. Only for the absolute experts, and even then, it's a battle.

Friday the 7th is a write-off. Strong onshore and cross-onshore winds up to 19 mph, with 8.2ft to 9.8ft SW swell. The energy is huge (3182 and 8210), but the conditions are poor. This is more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.

Saturday the 8th has a 9.8ft to 11.5ft SW swell, with cross-shore winds. The energy is very strong (3624 and 6285), but the chop is significant. Again, for experts only.

Sunday the 9th sees a 9.8ft SW swell in the morning, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the east at 9 mph. The energy is huge (3904). This is a rare clean window on a big swell – if you're a confident charger, this is your moment. The afternoon drops to 8.2ft, but the wind goes cross-shore.

Monday the 10th the swell drops to 6.2ft, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it poor.

Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are dominated by strong winds (28 mph and 25 mph) and messy, dangerous conditions. Stay out of the water.

Thursday the 13th is a big day – 9.8ft SW swell with a clean cross-offshore wind from the SE at 19 mph. The energy is massive (4899). This is a rare, clean, big-wave session for the top-tier crew. The afternoon is similar, but with a cross-shore wind.

Friday the 14th has a 6.9ft to 6.6ft SW swell, with clean cross-offshore winds. The energy is moderate to strong (2160 and 1855). A good, solid day for the advanced surfer.

Saturday the 15th is a real standout. The swell is 7.5ft SW with a 16-17 second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the east and southeast at 12 mph. The energy is strong (2711 and 2878). This is the best of the

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