Tankers Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.30° N 158.06° W

Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tankers sea temperature is
26.7° C
0.4° 

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


Tankers surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with 790 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 8PM. 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 20th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 25th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break it down in feet and miles.

This 16-day stretch at Tankers is a tough one. The wind is mostly a cross-off from the ENE, which keeps the surface looking clean, but the swell energy and direction just aren't playing ball. It’s a reef, so it’s exposed, but the conditions are a battle.

The first chance to get a wave is Saturday the 18th. Swell is a messy 5ft from the East, with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is a fresh 22 mph from the ENE, cross-off, so it’s clean but blowy. Water temp is a normal 80°, nothing unusual. The combined energy is moderate at 512, but it’s not a highlight.

Sunday the 19th is a dud. Poor conditions. Monday the 20th sees the swell drop to 2ft, but the period jumps to a very long 16 seconds from the South. That’s a groundswell, but it’s not the ideal direction. The energy is moderate (397), but you’ll be waiting for waves.

The next few days are more of the same: small, long-period south swells, with moderate cross-off winds. Energy is moderate (402 to 437), and it’s just not enough.

The tide starts to turn around Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd. The swell direction shifts to the SSW, which is a better fit. The swell is tiny, around 2ft to 3ft, but the period is very long (20+ seconds). The energy jumps into the strong zone, hitting 1031 on Thursday morning. The wind is still a fresh 22 mph, but cross-off, so it’s clean. This is a sneaky, long-period setup that could make Tankers work, but it’s tiny.

The best window looks like the end of the first week. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th have small swell (3ft to 4ft), long periods (16-19s), strong energy (759 to 1191), and cross-off winds.

Monday the 27th is the standout. The swell hits 5ft from the East, with a period of 15 seconds, and the energy is strong at 1131. The wind drops to a light 9 mph from the E, still cross-off. That’s your best shot at a clean, surfable day.

After that, it’s a flat grind. From Tuesday the 28th through to August 2nd, the swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, the period drops, and the wind stays moderate to fresh. The energy falls into the weak-to-moderate range (161 to 663).

For a consistent spot like Tankers, this is a poor run. The 5ft East swell on Monday the 27th is the only real highlight, but it’s not a day to get the heart racing. If you’re keen, you can try the long-period days, but you’ll be scratching.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

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19
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
0.6
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
15
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.6
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
23
0.7
SSW
22
0.9
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
283
251
187
190
177
193
407
343
329
311
277
437
426
480
561
395
616
329
428
298
Wind (km/h)
35
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20
ENE
25
ENE
30
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20
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20
E
30
ENE
15
NE
20
E
30
ENE
25
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25
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30
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30
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35
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35
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35
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35
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30
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25
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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
High Tide
6:44PM0.60m
8:16AM0.46m
7:10PM0.51m
9:31AM0.50m
7:31PM0.43m
10:46AM0.54m
7:33PM0.36m
11:52AM0.59m
12:45PM0.63m
10:43PM0.26m
1:30PM0.66m
00:28AM0.25m
Low Tide
1:44AM0.11m
1:23PM0.30m
2:15AM0.11m
3:02PM0.36m
2:48AM0.12m
6:02PM0.36m
3:27AM0.12m
4:16AM0.12m
9:32PM0.26m
5:13AM0.11m
9:33PM0.22m
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6:00
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7:15
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Temp °C
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25
26
27
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26
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Feels °C
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23
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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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