Tankers Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.30° N 158.06° W

Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tankers sea temperature is
26.4° 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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with W 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 11th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


Alright, let’s break this down. We're in for a long, tough stretch at Tankers. The first week is a total dud. You’ve got a stiff cross-offshore breeze blowing at 30 km/h or more, and the swell is barely a ripple at 0.6m on Friday the 10th. Saturday the 11th sees a spike in energy with a 1.6m east swell, but it's a short-period 7-second wave, so it's going to be bumpy and weak. Honestly, leave the board in the car.

From Sunday the 12th all the way through to Friday the 17th, it’s the same story: small swell under 1m, consistent onshore cross-wind, and the wave reports are all calling it "poor." The wave energy is moderate (mostly between 400-800), but it's not translating into anything rideable with that wind.

The one and only standout is Saturday morning, July 25th. That’s more than 2 weeks away, so keep that in mind, but it looks promising. The forecast shows a light breeze from the east-northeast at just 10 km/h, coming cross-offshore – that’s as clean as it gets. The swell will be a consistent 1.1m from the south-southwest, with a 16-second period. That’s proper long-period groundswell, perfect for Tankers' reef. The combined wave energy will be 754 (moderate-to-strong), and the report says "expect very good surf conditions." The water is a warm 26°, which is bang on average for this time of year.

Before that? It’s mostly a waiting game. You’ll see some small east swell on the 19th and 20th (1.1m to 1.2m), but the wind is still cross-shore and lumpy. The 25th is your only real shot. Circle that date, but don't bet the farm on it yet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
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Saturday
11
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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12
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0.9
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15
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15
0.8
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16
0.8
W
14
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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107
269
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316
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309
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314
268
258
214
Wind (km/h)
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30
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30
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30
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35
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High Tide
1:24PM0.75m
00:12AM0.26m
2:13PM0.82m
1:27AM0.25m
2:59PM0.86m
2:28AM0.26m
3:43PM0.88m
3:23AM0.28m
4:25PM0.87m
4:16AM0.31m
5:04PM0.83m
5:11AM0.34m
5:41PM0.77m
Low Tide
9:08PM0.22m
6:14AM0.01m
9:50PM0.18m
7:09AM-0.02m
10:28PM0.15m
8:02AM-0.03m
11:04PM0.13m
8:53AM-0.02m
11:38PM0.11m
9:42AM0.01m
00:12AM0.11m
10:31AM0.06m
00:44AM0.11m
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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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