Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer at Tankers over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but things get interesting. The early part of the week is pretty marginal. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th have some clean, cross-off wind, but the swell is small and the energy is only moderate, around 800 to 890 (on the combined energy scale). Not worth getting too excited about.

The first real standout is Tuesday morning, July 28th. We're looking at a solid 6ft swell from the E, with a period of 13 seconds – that's proper groundswell. The wind is a light breeze, so the face will be clean. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1436, which is a big jump. This is the best bet for experienced surfers, as the 7ft option in the afternoon comes with stronger wind that messes it up. The morning session is the one to chase.

After that, we drop right off. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th see the swell drop to around 2ft - 3ft, but with glassy conditions both mornings. The energy is weak to moderate (217-606), so it's a small-wave board day for anyone keen.

Then we hit a long, dry spell. From Friday the 31st of July right through to Saturday the 9th of August, there’s nothing but poor to marginal conditions. The swell either drops to under 3ft with very weak energy, or it's blown out by a strong breeze. There's a pulse on the 1st and 2nd of August with a 7-8ft E swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is a strong breeze. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days.

There is one more potential highlight, but it's a long way off. Sunday morning, August 9th, shows a 3ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, and moderate energy (455). The wind is cross-shore, but not too strong. It's a promise, not a certainty, but worth keeping an eye on as the date gets closer.

So, to sum it up: Tuesday morning the 28th is your clear winner. After that, it's a waiting game until the second week's offering, which is a long-range maybe.

Rusty.

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