
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, E swell with 1,834 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with E 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 (Jul 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer at Tankers over the next couple of weeks.
First up, the water temp is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
We've got a bit of a slow start, but things get interesting. The early part of the week is pretty marginal. Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th have some clean, cross-off wind, but the swell is small and the energy is only moderate, around 800 to 890 (on the combined energy scale). Not worth getting too excited about.
The first real standout is Tuesday morning, July 28th. We're looking at a solid 6ft swell from the E, with a period of 13 seconds – that's proper groundswell. The wind is a light breeze, so the face will be clean. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1436, which is a big jump. This is the best bet for experienced surfers, as the 7ft option in the afternoon comes with stronger wind that messes it up. The morning session is the one to chase.
After that, we drop right off. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th see the swell drop to around 2ft - 3ft, but with glassy conditions both mornings. The energy is weak to moderate (217-606), so it's a small-wave board day for anyone keen.
Then we hit a long, dry spell. From Friday the 31st of July right through to Saturday the 9th of August, there’s nothing but poor to marginal conditions. The swell either drops to under 3ft with very weak energy, or it's blown out by a strong breeze. There's a pulse on the 1st and 2nd of August with a 7-8ft E swell, but the period is a short 8 seconds and the wind is a strong breeze. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on those days.
There is one more potential highlight, but it's a long way off. Sunday morning, August 9th, shows a 3ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, and moderate energy (455). The wind is cross-shore, but not too strong. It's a promise, not a certainty, but worth keeping an eye on as the date gets closer.
So, to sum it up: Tuesday morning the 28th is your clear winner. After that, it's a waiting game until the second week's offering, which is a long-range maybe.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | E 8 | SW 15 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
662 | 568 | 452 | 506 | 546 | 595 | 1285 | 1247 | 1708 | 254 | 200 | 257 | 254 | 232 | 222 | 268 | 332 | 236 | 527 | |
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 | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:28AM0.26m | 2:45PM0.72m | 2:12AM0.27m | 3:17PM0.74m | 2:51AM0.29m | 3:48PM0.75m | 3:28AM0.31m | 4:17PM0.75m | 4:07AM0.34m | 4:44PM0.73m | 4:49AM0.37m | 5:10PM0.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:50PM0.20m | 6:58AM0.08m | 10:10PM0.18m | 7:41AM0.05m | 10:32PM0.17m | 8:21AM0.04m | 10:55PM0.16m | 8:58AM0.05m | 11:17PM0.15m | 9:35AM0.07m | 11:39PM0.13m | 10:13AM0.10m | 00:01AM0.12m | ||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
7:14 | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
662 | 568 | 452 | 506 | 546 | 595 | 1285 | 1247 | 1708 | 1437 | 973 | 559 | 173 | 165 | 186 | 163 | 151 | 236 | 220 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 15 | E 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 15 | E 15 |
37 | 271 | 334 | 416 | 288 | 284 | 213 | 189 | 189 | 254 | 200 | 257 | 254 | 232 | 222 | 268 | 261 | 159 | 205 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | NE 9 | — | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | NW 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | E 17 | E 16 | S 12 | S 12 |
72 | 37 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 19 | — | 18 | 17 | 59 | 11 | 209 | 207 | 90 | 174 | 106 | 71 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
232 | 202 | 214 | 181 | 154 | 158 | 145 | 150 | 128 | 128 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 221 | 332 | 308 | 527 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 21 |
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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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