Tankers Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.30° N 158.06° W

Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tankers sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.3° 

Tankers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tankers surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,967 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period with SSW swell.

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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 12s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 6th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 7th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way at Tankers.

Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, we're not looking at a classic run. There's a bit of energy on the cards early next week, but the conditions are going to fight us every step of the way. The first few days are a write-off with messy winds, and after that, the swell drops right away and we're left staring at small, clean but weak waves for the long haul. It's a real mixed bag.

We kick things off this Friday, September 4th. There's some swell in the water at Tankers – 5ft of south swell with a solid 13-second period. The combined energy is moderate (1288). But here’s the kicker: the wind is pumping out of the ENE at 18-19 mph. It's cross-offshore, so it will keep things clean, but that's a fresh breeze. It’s not going to be pretty, and the forecast calls it marginal. Same story for Saturday, September 5th. The swell picks up a touch to 6ft, swinging more east, with energy climbing into the low 2000s, but that ENE wind hangs around at 15-18 mph. Clean, but blown out.

Sunday, September 6th, things get worse. The swell hits 6-7ft, but the wind turns cross-shore from the east and we've got some clouds and even a risk of thunderstorms. The wave quality drops off a cliff. By Monday, September 7th, the swell is up to 8ft from the SW, and the energy is strong (4045). But by the afternoon it’s pumping 11ft with a 15-second period, energy is very strong (7698), and the wind is howling cross-onshore at 22 mph. The water temp is a warm 81°, which is about normal for this time of year, but that doesn't help the surf. This is for experts only, and honestly, with that onshore blow, it looks more like a kitesurfing day than a paddle session.

Tuesday, September 8th, is a full-on dud. Onshore winds and dropping swell, down to 5ft with a short, weak 8-second period. The energy drops right back to weak (692). After that, from Wednesday, September 9th, right through to the end of the forecast on September 19th, we're in the doldrums. We have a long gap of nothing but small, weak waves. The swell is consistently below 3ft, often dropping to 1-2ft. The energy is weak, in the 100-800 range. The wind does go clean cross-offshore from the ENE most of the time, so the surface will be glassy, but there’s just no power. The period gets long (up to 24 seconds on the 14th), which would be beautiful for a point break, but at Tankers, a beach/reef setup, that long period is just going to close out. It's clean but tiny.

So, if you're desperate for a paddle, the best bet is probably the early part of Saturday, September 5th. The swell is 6ft from the east, period is a decent 14 seconds, and the wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. It's not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the only time where we have a decent size with decent conditions. After that, the forecast gets grim. The second week is a washout.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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S
13
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E
14
1.8
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1.9
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13
1.8
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13
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SSW
12
2.1
SSW
14
2.3
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14
2.5
SW
14
3.5
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15
4
SW
12
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11
1.3
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10
0.9
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14
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13
0.7
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0.6
SSW
18
0.7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
713
726
1977
1172
1283
1104
1170
1823
2151
2985
5681
4135
949
353
356
336
257
176
173
211
268
Wind (km/h)
35
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30
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25
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30
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25
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20
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20
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15
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25
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35
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:39AM0.65m
11:53AM0.69m
11:42PM0.23m
12:50PM0.73m
00:58AM0.28m
1:37PM0.75m
1:49AM0.35m
2:17PM0.75m
2:33AM0.42m
2:52PM0.72m
3:14AM0.49m
3:25PM0.68m
3:53AM0.55m
Low Tide
3:13AM0.11m
8:07PM0.19m
8:24PM0.16m
6:09AM0.09m
8:46PM0.13m
7:12AM0.08m
9:09PM0.11m
8:06AM0.08m
9:31PM0.09m
8:56AM0.09m
9:53PM0.08m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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