Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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