
Surf Forecasts:
Tank Beach surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 7 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 7 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, ENE swell with 926 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 7 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tank Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Tank Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tank Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ChST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 7th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tank Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
496 | 515 | 869 | 787 | 837 | 745 | 759 | 921 | 815 | 613 | 373 | 363 | 365 | 386 | 600 | 540 | 508 | 471 | 471 | 432 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:10PM0.73m | 3:53AM0.58m | 4:32PM0.73m | 5:21AM0.61m | 4:53PM0.72m | 6:35AM0.64m | 5:13PM0.72m | 7:39AM0.67m | 5:33PM0.71m | 8:36AM0.69m | 5:54PM0.70m | 9:29AM0.71m | 6:16PM0.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:42PM0.41m | 9:54AM0.35m | 11:21PM0.33m | 10:46AM0.42m | 11:57PM0.25m | 11:37AM0.49m | 00:31AM0.19m | 12:27PM0.54m | 1:04AM0.14m | 1:17PM0.58m | 1:38AM0.10m | 2:07PM0.61m | 2:14AM0.08m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NW 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 12 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | N 12 | NNW 10 | ENE 9 | E 10 |
496 | 515 | 117 | 787 | 837 | 745 | 759 | 921 | 815 | 613 | 373 | 363 | 365 | 57 | 36 | 27 | 69 | 83 | 471 | 432 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | NNE 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNE 15 | NNE 14 | NNE 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | N 10 | N 11 |
122 | 138 | 27 | 94 | 71 | 54 | 52 | 169 | 195 | 239 | 61 | 95 | 95 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 27 | 35 | 73 | 198 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | NNE 12 | ESE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 19 | NNE 18 | NNE 16 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNE 13 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | ESE 8 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNE 12 | N 14 | N 12 | NW 9 |
12 | 29 | 8 | 27 | 37 | 60 | 86 | 49 | 24 | 23 | 137 | 23 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 37 | 73 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | — | — |
— | — | 869 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 386 | 600 | 540 | 508 | 471 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 252 | 227 | 1504 | 1504 | 1504 | 1575 | 1504 | 229 | 0 | 227 | 227 | 249 | 1504 | 229 | 1504 | 2060 | 2056 | 1575 | 249 | 227 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Saipan | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Northern Mariana Islands | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Tank Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tank Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tank Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tank Beach 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 (Tank Beach) 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 Tank Beach 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.
Tank Beach is 19 km (12 miles) from Saipan. If you plan a holiday in Saipan, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saipan. Saipan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










