Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, E swell with 1,376 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period with S 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 (Sep 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 17s period. 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11AM. 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 8s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Tankers.
First up, the water temp is sittin’ at a nice 81°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.
Now, the honest truth is, for a solid stretch of the next 16 days, Tankers is lookin’ flat or poor. We’ve got a big dry spell from now, the 31st of August, all the way through the 2nd of September—no surf worth paddling for. You get small, weak 2ft stuff from the SSW, but the wind’s a stiff cross-offshore at 19 to 22 mph, and the wave energy is weak to moderate at best. It’s clean but lifeless.
The first faint glimmer shows up on Wednesday the 3rd of September. Swell jumps to 8ft from the east, but the wind is howling cross-off at 25 mph, so you’re lookin’ at a big, messy, blown-out mess with a short 8-second period. Combined energy is strong at 1204, but this is more for the kite crew than us paddle surfers. This holds through the 4th as well.
Now, let’s talk about the one true standout in this whole outlook. Saturday the 5th of September is your best shot. Morning sees a solid 7ft east swell with a proper 13-second groundswell—that’s long-period energy. Combined energy is very strong at 1884. Wind is a moderate easterly cross-off at 16 mph, keeping it clean. The following morning, Sunday the 6th, is also decent with similar 6ft east swell and moderate cross-off wind. This is the pick of the bunch, but with that size and a long period, it’ll be better for the more experienced crew. Keep in mind, with a long period east swell at a reef break, the sets might be a bit more drawn out, but the shape should be there.
After that, things quickly fade into poor or marginal conditions for the rest of the run. The 7th of September brings a punchy 4ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, and by the afternoon the wind goes glassy with a light westerly at 3 mph. That’s your second highlight—glassy, clean, long lines, but a bit small. Crowds are possible at Tankers, especially on a day like that.
From the 8th of September onward, it’s all small signals: 1ft to 4ft, weak energy mostly under 600, short to moderate periods, and cross or onshore winds ruining any chance of quality. By the 12th and 13th we’re back to tiny 1ft to 2ft swell with almost no energy. A couple of glassy moments on the afternoon of the 13th give you a little knee-high dribble, but not worth a trip.
So, bottom line: a long, quiet spell to start, then a brief window of proper, strong swell from the 5th to the morning of the 7th. After that, it’s back to waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 11 | S 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
180 | 192 | 329 | 314 | 465 | 526 | 406 | 716 | 680 | 510 | 636 | 686 | 556 | 526 | 1376 | 1226 | 1207 | 1226 | 1189 | 956 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | 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 | 5:20PM0.49m | 6:48AM0.60m | 5:42PM0.41m | 7:51AM0.61m | 5:57PM0.35m | 9:11AM0.63m | 10:39AM0.65m | 11:53AM0.69m | 11:42PM0.23m | 12:50PM0.73m | 00:58AM0.28m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.07m | 1:04PM0.29m | 00:15AM0.07m | 2:51PM0.32m | 00:53AM0.08m | 1:48AM0.10m | 3:13AM0.11m | 8:07PM0.19m | 8:24PM0.16m | |||||||||||
— | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | E 13 | E 12 |
180 | 192 | 329 | 314 | 465 | 526 | 406 | 352 | 238 | 390 | 619 | 584 | 556 | 526 | 240 | 416 | 242 | 273 | 1189 | 956 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | E 13 | S 14 | S 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SSW 18 |
79 | 50 | 80 | 75 | 35 | 19 | 64 | 85 | 268 | 200 | 188 | 225 | 285 | 336 | 217 | 57 | 173 | 229 | 220 | 603 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | S 11 | S 10 | E 12 | SW 18 | WSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SW 10 |
123 | 74 | 30 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 66 | 37 | 18 | 107 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 38 | 51 | 120 | 38 | 38 | 298 | 177 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | — |
277 | 279 | 264 | 361 | 310 | 341 | 387 | 716 | 680 | 510 | 636 | 686 | 337 | 246 | 1376 | 1226 | 1207 | 1226 | 774 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 7 | 7 | 149 | 8 | 18 | 24 | 150 | 25 | 150 | 150 | 149 | 149 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 7 |
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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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