Tankers surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 HST
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Tankers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tankers sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 07) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 14th May)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
1.3
E
6
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.9
E
7
1.7
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
104
151
100
131
46
71
69
58
34
33
106
102
140
144
136
137
146
184
376
320
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
ENE
10
E
10
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
cross-off
cross-off
cross
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
8:18PM0.62m
9:04AM0.22m
9:13PM0.60m
11:10AM0.28m
10:06PM0.58m
12:07PM0.36m
10:56PM0.56m
12:47PM0.45m
11:44PM0.52m
1:24PM0.56m
00:30AM0.48m
2:01PM0.66m
1:15AM0.43m
Low Tide
5:00AM0.19m
12:31PM0.20m
5:28AM0.17m
2:15PM0.26m
5:50AM0.14m
4:19PM0.29m
6:11AM0.11m
5:57PM0.29m
6:33AM0.08m
7:16PM0.27m
6:59AM0.05m
8:22PM0.23m
7:27AM0.02m
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clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
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5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
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6:59
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:01
7:01
Temp °C
25
24
25
25
24
24
25
24
25
26
24
25
26
24
24
25
23
25
25
23
24
26
24
27
27
24
24
25
24
24
25
21
22
23
22
20
21
20
22
22
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
12
1.1
NW
13
0.9
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NNW
11
0.7
E
6
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
11
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
NNW
10
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
NW
15
Energy kJ
171
437
248
240
132
96
73
78
29
96
112
99
73
56
144
124
38
103
82
81
77
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.5
S
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.6
NW
10
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
NW
10
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
S
13
0.4
SSW
14
Energy kJ
245
104
39
24
131
46
71
69
89
21
33
106
102
97
49
20
73
22
21
30
78
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
E
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
S
16
0.3
NW
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.3
S
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SE
10
Energy kJ
106
40
151
100
31
29
8
20
58
34
11
7
7
29
47
16
42
56
32
31
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
4
0.6
E
8
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
ENE
5
1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.6
E
5
0.9
ENE
5
1.1
E
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.3
E
6
1.4
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.9
E
7
1.7
E
7
Energy kJ
3
46
17
27
64
49
33
20
47
78
91
140
127
136
137
146
184
376
320
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
3
3
7
4
3
4
4
3
10
10
10
10
149
7
21
150
7
8
178
28
178
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
3
2
4
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
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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