
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 1.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking.
Straight up, it’s a pretty bleak run for Tankers for the next week and a half. The wind is mostly cross-off from the ENE, but it’s blowing a solid 18 to 22 mph for days on end, which is just too much to make the lumpy, short-period slop we’ve got on offer anything even close to fun. The first solid week is basically a write-off.
The water temp at Tankers is sitting around 80°, and that’s about average for this time of year, so nothin’ weird there.
The first hint of anything worth paddling out for comes on Saturday 11 July. The swell picks up to 6 ft from the east, but it’s a short, choppy 8 seconds, and the wind is still pushing 18 mph. The combined energy is moderate (699), but the forecast is calling it marginal. Honestly, it’s a scratchy, average day at best.
Things stay pretty weak and marginal right through until Tuesday 21 July. That afternoon, we finally see a pulse of energy hit. The combined swell energy jumps to 1308 (strong), with a 3 ft swell from the east and a long 17-second period. That’s a proper groundswell in the making. The wind is cross-off and moderate at 15 mph, so the surf should be clean. For a reef break like Tankers, that long-period groundswell is a good thing – it’ll wrap in with some shape.
Wednesday 22 July morning looks like the best of the whole run. Swell stays similar at 3 ft from the east, a 16-second period, and moderate cross-off wind. The energy is still strong (1048). The surf might not be massive, but it’ll be clean, well-shaped, and the periods are long enough to give you some proper waves. Keep in mind, Tankers is a consistent, exposed reef with crowds likely often, so don’t expect a quiet session.
The beginning of the third week, around Thursday 23 July, the swell drops back off into the weak and marginal zone again. That 22 July stand-out is the one to circle on the calendar, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not locked in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 15 |
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397 | 323 | 337 | 112 | 110 | 75 | 71 | 107 | 251 | 329 | 329 | 439 | 452 | 441 | 425 | 387 | 367 | 293 | 236 | 251 | 291 | |
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 | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:43PM0.88m | 3:23AM0.28m | 4:25PM0.87m | 4:16AM0.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:02AM-0.03m | 11:04PM0.13m | 8:53AM-0.02m | 11:38PM0.11m | ||||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 |
243 | 187 | 178 | 112 | 110 | 75 | 71 | 41 | 251 | 263 | 316 | 439 | 452 | 441 | 425 | 387 | 367 | 293 | 236 | 232 | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | W 13 | W 14 | SW 20 | S 12 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | W 18 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | W 15 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 36 | 107 | 41 | 63 | 54 | 54 | 40 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 155 | 156 | 188 | 251 | 291 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 17 | S 18 | W 15 | S 16 | W 14 | S 15 | SSW 21 | S 13 | W 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 16 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 |
6 | 6 | 17 | 21 | 33 | 17 | 45 | 31 | 55 | 44 | 44 | 39 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 76 | 43 | 82 | 183 | 93 | 170 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
397 | 323 | 337 | 251 | 280 | 245 | 214 | 208 | 262 | 329 | 329 | 246 | 239 | 245 | 320 | 251 | 251 | 193 | 187 | 168 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 149 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 25 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 149 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 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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