
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 5,692 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 12s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s happening here. Honestly, mate, this stretch is a bit of a mixed bag for Tankers. The first few days are looking pretty average, with some lumpy, windy conditions and swell that’s mostly on the small side. We’ll have to wait until the second week for anything that really gets the heart pumping.
The early part of the period is a write-off. Sunday the 6th delivers a 6ft swell from the east, but it’s punching into a cross-off wind at 18 mph, and the water’s a warm 27° – about normal for this time of year. The energy is strong (1834), but the conditions are marginal, so it’s not one to get excited about. Monday the 7th is even worse, with a 7ft swell from the south-southwest and a fresh 22 mph cross breeze, making for a lumpy mess. Tuesday the 8th sees a drop in quality, with onshore winds and a 8ft swell that’s just too big and messy for a good time – that’s expert-only territory, and even then, it’s rough.
Wednesday the 9th through to the 12th sees the swell drop right off, with heights under 3ft and periods that are all over the place, from 8 seconds to 18 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-off or cross, but the energy is weak (between 121 and 515). It’s a quiet stretch.
Now, hold on. The standout moment comes on Monday the 14th of September. The afternoon session is a real gem. The swell is only 2ft from the southwest, but the period is a massive 22 seconds – that’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is moderate (357), but the wind is a glassy 3 mph from the east-northeast, making for clean, perfect conditions. This is the one to circle. The morning of the 15th also looks good, with a 3ft southwest swell and a 20-second period, but the wind is a light cross, so the afternoon is the true winner. The water is still warm, around 27°.
Wednesday the 16th is another solid option, with a 3ft swell from the south-southwest, a 18-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (597). It’s not the absolute standout, but it’s a very good day.
After that, the swell stays small, around 2ft to 3ft, with periods dropping back to 14-16 seconds. The wind is consistently cross-off, but the energy is moderate (563 to 772). Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are workable, but nothing special. The weekend of the 20th and 21st looks a bit more mixed, with a cross-on wind and a small, weak swell from the west and south-southwest.
So, the best of the lot is the afternoon of Monday the 14th. It’s a long-period groundswell at a reef break, which is a classic combo for clean, lined-up waves. The glassy wind is a massive bonus. The 15th and 16th are also good, but the 14th is the real standout. For the rest of the span, it’s mostly small, clean, and marginal. The first week is a bit of a write-off, so don’t expect much until that second week arrives.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the SSE by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | SSW 13 | E 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
884 | 827 | 1303 | 988 | 1465 | 5692 | 901 | 439 | 431 | 331 | 253 | 176 | 186 | 211 | 268 | 261 | 229 | 283 | 260 | 124 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:50PM0.73m | 00:58AM0.28m | 1:37PM0.75m | 1:49AM0.35m | 2:17PM0.75m | 2:33AM0.42m | 2:52PM0.72m | 3:14AM0.49m | 3:25PM0.68m | 3:53AM0.55m | 3:54PM0.62m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:21PM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM0.16m | 6:09AM0.09m | 8:46PM0.13m | 7:12AM0.08m | 9:09PM0.11m | 8:06AM0.08m | 9:31PM0.09m | 8:56AM0.09m | 9:53PM0.08m | 9:45AM0.12m | 10:14PM0.07m | 10:32AM0.16m | 10:36PM0.07m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | E 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WSW 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ENE 12 | SSW 15 | E 10 | SW 16 | SSW 13 |
539 | 827 | 1303 | 615 | 1465 | 5692 | 720 | 439 | 176 | 331 | 253 | 75 | 114 | 124 | 268 | 261 | 242 | 283 | 260 | 124 | 116 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | E 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | W 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 11 | ENE 12 | SW 15 | SW 8 | SW 16 | SW 13 | ENE 10 |
392 | 787 | 957 | 589 | 702 | 755 | 512 | 268 | 431 | 73 | 70 | 176 | 186 | 117 | 94 | 140 | 229 | 25 | 245 | 87 | 55 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | E 16 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | NW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSW 7 | E 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 11 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SE 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 16 |
19 | 78 | 344 | 92 | 7 | 574 | 596 | 373 | 183 | 88 | 42 | 115 | 181 | 211 | 55 | 55 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 98 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | — | E 12 | E 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 11 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 6 |
884 | — | — | 988 | 1080 | 627 | 901 | — | — | — | — | 151 | 225 | 186 | 125 | 60 | — | 297 | — | 173 | 48 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 9 | 7 | 4 | 151 | 81 | 103 | 103 | 35 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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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