Tankers Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.30° N 158.06° W

Issued: 1 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tankers sea temperature is
26.7° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Tankers surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 547 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let’s talk Tankers. This is a reef break that holds consistent south swell, and the water’s sitting pretty warm at about 80°F, which is pretty standard for the season.

I gotta be straight with you – for the next week and a half, it’s mostly a write-off. From Monday the 6th all the way through the morning of Thursday the 16th of July, we’re looking at poor conditions. That’s a solid 10-day dry spell. The swell is small, barely hitting 3 ft, and that cross-off wind from the east-northeast is blowing 20-22 mph nonstop. The energy readings (moderate, between 139 and 812) don’t translate into anything rideable. It’s frustrating.

Your one real shot comes on the afternoon of Thursday the 16th of July. The wind goes near-calm – just a light air from the east-northeast – making for clean, glassy conditions. The swell is only 2 ft from the SSW, but with a long 17-second period (groundswell), so the waves will have shape and push. The energy is moderate at 569, and the forecast says “very good surf conditions.” For Tankers, that’s the best you’re gonna get, but it’s strictly for big boards or a foil. Crowds are possible at this spot, so you might have some company.

Everything after that drops back into the doldrums. By the weekend of the 18th and 19th, we get a bump to 5 ft from the east, but the period crashes to just 7 seconds – that’s junky wind swell – and the wind is a stiff 22 mph. That’s kite territory, not paddle surfing.

In short, you’ve got one little window on the 16th of July. The rest is a long, quiet stretch. It happens here, but it stings.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
1.6
E
7
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
446
481
376
350
341
254
243
187
272
112
110
75
71
107
251
263
316
439
376
441
425
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State
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-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:11AM0.43m
7:44PM0.51m
10:27AM0.50m
8:20PM0.44m
11:34AM0.59m
9:13PM0.36m
12:32PM0.68m
10:39PM0.30m
1:24PM0.75m
00:12AM0.26m
2:13PM0.82m
1:27AM0.25m
2:59PM0.86m
2:28AM0.26m
Low Tide
1:54PM0.33m
3:02AM0.10m
3:59PM0.36m
3:40AM0.08m
6:29PM0.34m
4:26AM0.06m
8:13PM0.28m
5:19AM0.03m
9:08PM0.22m
6:14AM0.01m
9:50PM0.18m
7:09AM-0.02m
10:28PM0.15m
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clear
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
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5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:17
7:17
7:17
7:17
7:17
7:17
7:16
 mm
Temp °C
26
26
24
25
26
24
26
26
24
26
27
25
27
27
25
26
27
25
26
27
25
Feels °C
22
22
21
21
23
21
23
22
21
23
24
24
26
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
446
481
376
350
341
254
243
187
178
112
110
75
71
41
251
263
316
439
376
441
425
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
W
15
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
SE
6
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
14
0.4
SW
20
0.5
S
11
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
W
13
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
Energy kJ
9
16
7
7
3
7
7
7
17
6
9
13
36
107
64
44
44
54
55
47
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
SE
10
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
17
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
S
16
0.3
W
14
0.2
S
15
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
S
13
0.4
W
13
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
13
0.4
S
11
0.4
W
12
0.4
W
12
0.3
W
12
Energy kJ
7
4
3
3
4
3
6
6
7
21
33
17
45
31
55
63
54
39
48
47
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
E
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.5
E
8
1.8
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
E
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.4
E
8
1.5
E
8
1.6
E
8
Energy kJ
278
337
258
365
324
285
277
266
272
251
226
238
228
294
245
258
222
164
245
277
326
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
149
150
7
149
21
17
18
21
9
18
18
7
7
21
7
7
17
7
7
7
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
1
2
4
1
1
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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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