Tankers surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 24 May 2026 HST
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Tankers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tankers sea temperature is
25.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tankers this week:

The surf forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tankers in the next 16 days are 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 30th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Sat 30th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
1.3
E
7
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
21
0.9
S
20
1
S
19
1
S
18
1
S
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
140
125
121
80
73
272
215
129
121
176
103
445
618
730
627
596
437
416
375
284
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
25
ENE
20
ENE
10
E
15
ENE
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
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:57PM0.50m
1:02PM0.54m
11:45PM0.44m
1:38PM0.61m
00:31AM0.39m
2:11PM0.67m
1:14AM0.35m
2:43PM0.72m
1:55AM0.32m
3:15PM0.74m
2:34AM0.30m
3:48PM0.75m
3:10AM0.28m
4:24PM0.75m
Low Tide
5:56AM0.09m
6:54PM0.31m
6:22AM0.08m
8:05PM0.28m
6:47AM0.07m
9:01PM0.25m
7:14AM0.06m
9:48PM0.22m
7:42AM0.06m
10:30PM0.20m
8:12AM0.05m
11:10PM0.19m
8:43AM0.05m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:48
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
7:08
7:09
Temp °C
23
25
25
23
25
25
23
25
25
23
25
25
23
25
25
24
25
26
24
25
26
19
21
21
19
21
21
19
21
22
19
22
21
20
22
21
22
23
24
22
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.6
S
15
0.6
NW
14
0.7
NW
14
0.6
NW
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
21
0.9
S
20
1
S
19
1
S
18
1
S
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
E
7
Energy kJ
142
140
125
121
80
73
150
164
184
138
105
103
445
618
730
627
596
437
416
375
86
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.4
S
16
0.4
NW
18
0.6
NW
16
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
1
E
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
32
30
18
17
79
113
161
144
129
121
92
90
97
61
60
100
82
83
88
86
284
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
NNW
10
0.3
S
16
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.3
S
23
0.5
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
16
15
4
7
10
45
12
7
3
25
40
94
61
31
30
116
69
67
39
20
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.3
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
E
7
1.2
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.8
E
7
1.1
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
Energy kJ
355
308
292
262
245
247
272
215
186
247
176
176
138
131
113
108
61
132
128
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
21
18
25
18
17
149
10
21
149
11
9
17
7
9
7
7
7
7
7
7
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
1
4
2
2
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
2
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
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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.

Tankers is 5 km (3 miles) from Makakilo City. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Makakilo City. Makakilo City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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