
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tankers this week:
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 1.9m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Looking at the next couple of weeks at Tankers, and I gotta be straight with you—it’s a tough start. The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday morning through Friday afternoon are all showing poor surf conditions, with a cross-offshore wind howling at 18 to 22 mph. The swell is small and messy, nothing to get excited about. We’re looking at a gap of quiet, poor surf right through the first part of the week.
Now, we start to see some life from Saturday, July 11th, but it’s still marginal. The swell bumps up a bit, mostly from the SW with a long period around 18 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, but it’s only 2 ft to 2 ft. The combined energy jumps up to 616, which is moderate, but the wind is still a fresh cross-off from the ENE. It’s not clean, but it’s not totally blown out. You might find a sneaky one, but it’s not a day to plan around.
Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 14th is more of the same—marginal surf. Swell holds around 3 ft from the SW, with a long period, and the wind backs off a bit to a moderate breeze. The combined energy is solid, in the 700s, but the size just isn’t there for a proper session. Water temp is 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no worries there.
The one standout in this whole 16-day window is shaping up for Saturday, July 18th. Afternoon session looks the best. We’ve got a 6 ft swell from the east, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy hits 1064, which is strong wave energy. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the ENE at 15 mph. It’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ll see. That said, 6 ft is a bit much for beginners, and the east swell isn’t the optimum direction for Tankers, which likes it from the south. Still, it’s the biggest, most energetic swell of the period.
The days after that, Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th, keep the swell going around 6 ft to 7 ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds, and the wind stays fresh and cross-off. That’s choppy, short-period stuff. It’s surfable for experts, but not what we’d call clean. The energy is strong, with values in the 900s, but the quality isn’t there.
After Monday the 20th, it fades fast. We’re back to small, weak SW and S swells with poor conditions for the rest of the window. Another gap.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is the afternoon of Saturday, July 18th, at Tankers. It’s not a classic, but it’s the only time the swell gets some size and the energy is real. The rest of the time, you’re either fighting the wind or staring at flat water. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, though—it can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
350 | 336 | 397 | 295 | 311 | 323 | 337 | 110 | 75 | 71 | 107 | 251 | 263 | 316 | 439 | 376 | 367 | 425 | 322 | 305 | 257 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:27AM0.50m | 8:20PM0.44m | 11:34AM0.59m | 9:13PM0.36m | 12:32PM0.68m | 10:39PM0.30m | 1:24PM0.75m | 00:12AM0.26m | 2:13PM0.82m | 1:27AM0.25m | 2:59PM0.86m | 2:28AM0.26m | 3:43PM0.88m | 3:23AM0.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:59PM0.36m | 3:40AM0.08m | 6:29PM0.34m | 4:26AM0.06m | 8:13PM0.28m | 5:19AM0.03m | 9:08PM0.22m | 6:14AM0.01m | 9:50PM0.18m | 7:09AM-0.02m | 10:28PM0.15m | 8:02AM-0.03m | 11:04PM0.13m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
350 | 336 | 254 | 243 | 187 | 178 | 112 | 110 | 75 | 71 | 42 | 251 | 263 | 316 | 439 | 376 | 367 | 425 | 322 | 305 | 257 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | W 14 | W 13 | W 14 | SW 20 | S 11 | W 14 | S 12 | W 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | W 16 | W 16 | W 18 |
7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 33 | 13 | 36 | 107 | 64 | 63 | 44 | 54 | 42 | 47 | 47 | 82 | 132 | 156 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | SE 8 | — | W 17 | S 18 | W 15 | S 16 | SSE 6 | S 15 | SSW 21 | S 13 | W 13 | S 12 | W 13 | S 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SSE 12 | SE 6 | SW 18 |
3 | 3 | — | 6 | 6 | 17 | 21 | 3 | 17 | 45 | 31 | 55 | 44 | 54 | 39 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 9 | 82 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
427 | 375 | 397 | 295 | 311 | 323 | 337 | 265 | 251 | 337 | 336 | 251 | 246 | 252 | 230 | 306 | 287 | 346 | 287 | 217 | 208 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 149 | 17 | 21 | 178 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 149 | 7 | 7 | 149 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 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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