Tankers Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.30° N 158.06° W

Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tankers sea temperature is
27.1° C
0.7° 

Tankers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tankers surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, E swell with 1,114 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period with SSW 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 (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) 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 1.8m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 1st Aug)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Well, it’s a bit of a tough run ahead for Tankers. The next 16 days are looking pretty average, with only a couple of windows where you might actually want to paddle out. Let’s break it down.

The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until the afternoon of Tuesday, 4th August. It’s not the biggest, but the conditions are the best we’ll see for a while. The swell is coming from the east at 4ft, with a period of 11 seconds—that’s a nice groundswell with some proper energy. The combined energy is moderate (462), and the wind is glassy, absolutely dead calm. That means the surface will be like a mirror. It’s a reef break, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely. The crowd factor is “often,” so expect a few locals out, but it’s worth it for the clean conditions.

Before that, from the start of the period on Saturday, 1st August, through to Tuesday morning, we’ve got consistent swell but it’s all being blown out by strong cross-offshore winds. That 8ft east swell on Saturday morning (1223 combined energy) is big and powerful, but with 28 mph winds, it’s gonna be a messy, blown-out mess. This is expert-only territory at that size, and honestly, it looks more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day.

The water temperature is sitting at 81°, which is about 1° warmer than the long-term average for this time of year. Nothing unusual there, just a typical warm August for Tankers.

After that Tuesday highlight, it goes quiet again. The following few days (Wednesday 5th to Friday 7th) are mostly poor, with tiny swells and onshore winds. The energy drops right off. There’s a brief mention of a very long-period swell on Friday the 7th (21 seconds!), but it’s only 1ft—that’s pure energy with no size. Not worth it.

The next time it gets interesting is around the 12th and 13th of August. Wednesday morning, 12th August, we see a south swell at 4ft with a period of 18 seconds (combined energy 1243). That’s a strong, long-period groundswell. The wind is cross-shore, so there’ll be a bit of chop, but it’s manageable. This is a reef break, so that long period will work in its favour. The 13th holds similar conditions, with a 4ft south swell and a 16-second period. Combined energy is still strong (1119). The winds are cross-offshore, so the face should be clean. Crowds are likely, as always at Tankers, but the quality might be there.

Then, the final standout is on Saturday, 15th August. In the afternoon, the wind drops to glassy again, and we get a 3ft west swell with a 13-second period. Combined energy is moderate (435). It’s small, but clean. Could be a fun little session for a longboard or a fish.

Overall, the 16-day window has a few gaps. After the first few days of blown-out size, there’s a lull from the 5th to the 9th. The real action is in the middle of the second week. The best on offer is probably the glassy afternoon of Tuesday, 4th August, for the cleanest ride, and the bigger south swells on the 12th and 13th for those who want some power. Just remember, when it’s over 8ft, like that Saturday morning, it’s for experts only.

Stay stoked, and keep an eye on the horizon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat morning, light winds from the NE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1114
597
659
461
138
57
234
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59
345
281
87
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88
107
81
102
138
115
99
233
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:35PM0.65m
6:22AM0.44m
5:59PM0.58m
7:18AM0.48m
6:23PM0.51m
8:25AM0.52m
6:46PM0.44m
9:44AM0.57m
6:58PM0.36m
11:04AM0.63m
12:14PM0.69m
10:37PM0.24m
Low Tide
10:55AM0.16m
00:23AM0.11m
11:42AM0.22m
00:48AM0.10m
12:42PM0.28m
1:16AM0.09m
2:09PM0.34m
1:51AM0.09m
4:49PM0.35m
2:38AM0.08m
3:41AM0.08m
8:48PM0.23m
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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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