Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (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 Powerful | 11PM (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.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | E 7 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | SSW 16 | W 14 | SSW 17 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 99 | 107 | 269 | 272 | 316 | 439 | 376 | 367 | 353 | 322 | 309 | 261 | 257 | 257 | 298 | 291 | 283 | 314 | 268 | 258 | 214 |
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 | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
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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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | ENE 7 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 99 | 41 | 251 | 263 | 316 | 439 | 376 | 367 | 353 | 322 | 309 | 261 | 239 | 232 | 298 | 291 | 283 | 62 | 268 | 203 | 214 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | SW 20 | S 12 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | W 12 | SSE 12 | W 18 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 14 |
| kJ | 36 | 107 | 41 | 63 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 154 | 158 | 257 | 257 | 170 | 162 | 206 | 314 | 173 | 258 | 203 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | W 13 | W 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | W 12 | W 12 | SSE 12 | W 12 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 45 | 29 | 55 | 44 | 44 | 41 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 27 | 25 | 82 | 183 | 93 | 261 | 207 | 211 | 279 | 113 | 113 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 259 | 215 | 269 | 272 | 231 | 192 | 238 | 302 | 323 | 333 | 251 | 223 | 168 | 155 | 140 | 132 | 102 | 96 | 96 | 135 | 131 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 9 | 17 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 7 |
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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).
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