Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Tankers over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the opening days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some swell on the way, but the conditions are gonna be a real puzzle to figure out. The first real chance to get wet is Thursday morning, the 30th of July. We’re looking at a clean 3 ft south swell with a long 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the east. The wave energy is solid (441), so there’s a bit of grunt in the water. But it’s marginal, and the tide might not play ball. It’s a reef break, so that long period should wrap in nicely, but don’t expect perfection.

Come Friday morning, the 31st of July, the swell switches to a southwest direction at 2 ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 16 seconds. The energy is actually pumping (827) and the wind is a fresh cross-off, keeping it clean. This is a proper groundswell, and on a reef setup like Tankers, it could be a real gem. The waves will have some serious push, with long lulls between sets. This is your best bet for the first week – a true standout.

Saturday morning, the 1st of August, the swell jumps up to 7 ft from the east, but the period drops right off to a short 8 seconds. The energy is strong (1086), but that short period windswell is going to be a bit of a lumpy mess. With a strong breeze blowing cross-off, it’ll be clean but powerful. This is expert territory at that size, and the short period means it’ll be a bit of a battle.

After that, things get a bit ordinary. We have a few days of poor surf, with a tiny window on Tuesday afternoon, the 4th of August. The swell is a pathetic 1 ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, but the wind drops to nothing – glassy as can be. The energy is weak (148), so you’ll be fighting for a dribble, but if you’re desperate, it’s the only clean option.

The second week is a real slow burn. The swell stays tiny and inconsistent, with a few marginal mornings. The best of the bunch looks like Monday morning, the 10th of August. We’ve got a 4 ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period, and a gentle cross-off breeze keeping it tidy. The energy is decent (876), and it’s clean. It’s not pumping, but it’s the most promising session in a quiet week. Keep an eye on Wednesday morning, the 12th of August – there’s a glassy 3 ft SSW swell with 13-second period and a bit of energy (430). It’s a risk of thunderstorms, but if you get a window, the surface might be perfect.

For the standout, I’m calling Friday morning, the 31st of July. The 2 ft southwest swell with that 16-second period and cross-off wind is the cleanest, most powerful option in the whole run. The energy is high (827), and it’s a reef break that loves that long period. It’s a proper groundswell, so expect some proper waves between the lulls.

Tankers is a consistent spot, but it’s often crowded. If you’re heading out, be prepared to share the peak.

Rusty.

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