
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, S swell with 1,029 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tankers this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tankers in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 11s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surf’s up, or at least it’s trying to be.
The next couple of weeks here at Tankers are going to test your patience. We’ve got a long stretch of pretty marginal, small surf ahead. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit. It’s a reef break, so it needs a bit of size to get going, and we just don't have much of that on the menu for a while.
Starting off this Monday and Tuesday, we're looking at tiny 2ft SSW swell. The wind is cross-offshore and clean, which is nice, but there's just not enough push. The energy is weak, with a combined reading of 452 and 572, so you’ll be bobbing around more than riding. Honestly, it's a skunk session for most.
Wednesday and Thursday bring a slight bump, with the swell nudging up to 3ft from the S, and the period stretching out to 18 seconds. That energy kicks up a bit to around 1013 and 1131, which is moderate. It’s still looking pretty weak and the wind is a bit stronger, but it might be the most rideable of this first stretch. Don't get too excited, the scores are still low.
By Friday and into the weekend, we see the swell mix up a little but the period drops right off to 8-10 seconds. That short-period windswell is 4ft on Friday, building to 6ft by Saturday afternoon, and the energy kicks up to 733-864. The problem is, it’s coming from the east and the winds go a bit messy, which isn't ideal for this spot. It’s gonna be a bit of a mess.
Then on Sunday the 16th, we’ve got a proper storm warning. The wind is expected to be screaming onshore at 43 mph, with a risk of thunderstorms. The swell might be 6ft, but it's going to be completely unsurfable. That’s a day to stay on the beach.
Monday the 17th is a write-off too. The swell is still up around 6ft, but the wind is onshore, creating a choppy, cross-onshore mess. You’re better off just watching the chaos from the sand. This stretch is likely more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle surfers.
We then hit a real dead patch from the 18th through the 23rd. The swell just fades away to nothing, dropping to 1ft, and the energy is super weak in the low hundreds. There are a few clean windows with that light ENE cross-off, but with zero size, there’s no point. The 20th might look like it has "good surf conditions," but at 2ft, that just means the ocean looks pretty, not that it's rideable.
Finally, we get a glimmer of hope in the distance. On Tuesday the 25th, the swell looks like it starts to rebuild. We're looking at 4ft from the S with a 17-second period, and the energy is climbing to 848. It’s still a week away, so the details will change, but it’s the first sign of life you’d want to get excited about. It's a promising, long-range tease, but we'll see if it materializes.
So, bottom line: the next week and a half is mostly a bust. The only real window where you might get a wave is Wednesday and Thursday, and even then, it’s a struggle. Hold tight for that last few days; there might be something worth paddling out for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu morning, near gales from the N by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
184 | 234 | 243 | 218 | 356 | 373 | 627 | 741 | 1029 | 858 | 763 | 636 | 503 | 496 | 378 | 415 | 602 | 646 | 755 | 800 | 831 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:43PM0.83m | 2:33AM0.31m | 3:23PM0.83m | 3:22AM0.36m | 3:59PM0.80m | 4:08AM0.41m | 4:32PM0.75m | 4:55AM0.46m | 5:02PM0.68m | 5:41AM0.50m | 5:29PM0.60m | 6:30AM0.53m | 5:53PM0.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:56PM0.13m | 8:02AM0.01m | 10:23PM0.11m | 8:53AM0.02m | 10:50PM0.10m | 9:42AM0.06m | 11:15PM0.09m | 10:30AM0.11m | 11:40PM0.09m | 11:19AM0.18m | 00:04AM0.09m | 12:13PM0.25m | 00:28AM0.10m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 40 | 8 | 14 | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | E 11 |
184 | 234 | 111 | 218 | 356 | 317 | 627 | 741 | 1029 | 858 | 763 | 636 | 503 | 496 | 306 | 284 | 219 | 222 | 155 | 162 | 831 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | S 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 13 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 |
81 | 36 | 243 | 40 | 31 | 373 | 289 | 289 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 33 | 99 | 135 | 183 | 246 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 21 | SE 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSE 11 | S 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 16 |
38 | 49 | 33 | 32 | 79 | 19 | 55 | 28 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 30 | 29 | 12 | 43 | 55 | 48 | 46 | 81 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 11 |
149 | 153 | 164 | 106 | 106 | 106 | 97 | 101 | 205 | 124 | 171 | 230 | 279 | 273 | 378 | 415 | 602 | 646 | 755 | 800 | 1146 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 149 | 24 | 18 | 149 | 8 | 178 | 178 | 137 | 176 | 150 | 33 |
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Information about the Tankers Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tankers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tankers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tankers 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 (Tankers) 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 Tankers 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.
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