Tankers Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.30° N 158.06° W

Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 21 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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, E swell with 1,145 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 (Jul 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 28th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Tankers for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burner, with some quality windows if you’re patient. The pattern is a small, clean start, building to a solid pulse at the end of July, then fading out.

Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, you can get wet, but it’s a tough call. There’s a 3ft swell from the south, period 14 seconds, but the east wind is blowing 15 mph, putting a cross-shore chop on it. The water is a warm 80°, which is about average for the time of year. The combined energy is moderate (437), but it just looks poor. I’d sit this one out.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd clean up nicely with lighter offshore winds, but the swell drops to a tiny 2ft from the SSW. The wave energy is moderate (between 780 and 1068), but you’re looking at knee-high dribblers. It’s marginal.

From Friday the 24th through Sunday the 26th, it’s more of the same. Small, clean waves, 2ft to 4ft, mostly from the south. The best of this run is Saturday morning, July 25th, with a 3ft SSW swell and a long 19-second period. The energy is strong (1106), but it’s still small. Clean but small.

The real action starts Monday, July 27th, with a 4ft swell from the east. The wind is light offshore from the ENE at 12 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is strong (1004). This is the first day where the size is worth your time.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, the swell builds to 5ft from the east with a 13-second period. The wind is light from the east at 6 mph, just a light ripple. The energy is strong (1130). This is a solid, clean wave, but at 5ft, it’s pushing into intermediate territory. Beginners should be careful.

Wednesday, July 29th, is the standout. Wednesday morning we’ve got a 6ft swell from the east, period 12 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, making for glassy, clean conditions. The energy is strong (1071). The forecast says these are excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is your day. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s the best wave of the forecast.

After that, it fades. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st drop to 2ft to 3ft from the west, with messy onshore winds. The run of August 1st to 3rd is flat and windy, with poor conditions. The energy is weak (343 to 517). It’s a bit of a downer, but these things happen.

The last chance is Wednesday, August 5th. A 2ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is completely glassy. The energy is moderate (298). It’s a small wave day, but with that glassy surface, it’ll be a beautiful, peaceful session on a longboard. The water is still warm.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Swell
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S
14
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13
0.6
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24
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SSW
23
1.3
E
12
0.9
SSW
20
0.7
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20
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SSW
18
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0.9
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1.3
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14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
311
342
437
426
480
561
395
616
329
428
298
502
692
662
568
696
746
687
682
1145
Wind (km/h)
25
E
15
ENE
35
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25
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High Tide
7:33PM0.36m
11:52AM0.59m
12:45PM0.63m
10:43PM0.26m
1:30PM0.66m
00:28AM0.25m
2:09PM0.70m
1:28AM0.26m
2:45PM0.72m
2:12AM0.27m
3:17PM0.74m
2:51AM0.29m
Low Tide
6:02PM0.36m
3:27AM0.12m
4:16AM0.12m
9:32PM0.26m
5:13AM0.11m
9:33PM0.22m
6:08AM0.10m
9:50PM0.20m
6:58AM0.08m
10:10PM0.18m
7:41AM0.05m
10:32PM0.17m
rain showers
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Temp °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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