Tankers Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.30° N 158.06° W

Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tankers sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.4° 

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


Tankers surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,161 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 11s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 8th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let's talk about the waves at Tankers. It's a reef break, and we're in for a bit of a slow start before anything gets interesting. The water is a normal 81°F for this time of year.

Right off the bat, for the first few days, there's surf on offer, but it's coming in with a stiff cross-off wind at 22 mph. It looks clean but the quality of the surf just isn't there—tide and conditions keep it marginal at best. The combined energy is moderate (602 to 1155), but you won't be having much fun.

Your first real chance comes on Saturday, September 5th. The swell bumps up to a solid 6ft from the East with a 13-second period. The combined energy is strong (1988), and the wind is still a clean cross-off at 19 mph. It's still a "marginal" forecast, but it's the best early window. That East swell isn't ideal for Tankers—it prefers a South direction—so the shape might be a bit wonky.

Sunday morning, September 6th, is the pick of the first week. Swell holds at 6ft, 13-second period, and the wind drops to a nicer 12 mph cross-off. The energy is still strong (1974). It’s still tagged "marginal," but with cleaner conditions, this is your best bet.

Then things get rough. Monday, September 8th sees the swell jump to a massive 12ft from the SW, but the wind turns cross-onshore, turning it into a lumpy mess. The energy is huge (5946), but it's only for experts or kite surfers. That size is way too big for beginners.

After that, the surf drops off hard. From the 9th to the 13th, it's tiny (2ft to 4ft) and weak. The energy is low (142 to 552). There are a couple of glassy moments, like Saturday 12th afternoon (2ft, 13s, glassy) and Sunday 13th afternoon (2ft, 15s, glassy), which are "good surf conditions" but tiny. Fine for a log or a foil board.

The end of the forecast window has a tease. Tuesday morning, September 15th, has a tiny 2ft swell but with a very long 21-second period. Glassy conditions, clean as a whistle, but you'll be waiting a while for sets. Tuesday afternoon goes up to 3ft at 20 seconds. The energy is moderate (440 and 663). This long-period groundswell could wrap nicely on the reef, but the size is small. The best late-period call is Thursday 17th morning—4ft, 17 seconds, light cross-shore wind, and moderate energy (1030). That's the one to keep an eye on for the second week.

If you want a standout, Sunday 6th September morning is your most reliable bet, and Thursday 17th morning is the promising but less certain long-range look. Don't get your hopes up too high; this spot sees these quiet spells pretty often.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:57PM0.35m
9:11AM0.63m
10:39AM0.65m
11:53AM0.69m
11:42PM0.23m
12:50PM0.73m
00:58AM0.28m
1:37PM0.75m
1:49AM0.35m
2:17PM0.75m
2:33AM0.42m
Low Tide
2:51PM0.32m
00:53AM0.08m
1:48AM0.10m
3:13AM0.11m
8:07PM0.19m
8:24PM0.16m
6:09AM0.09m
8:46PM0.13m
7:12AM0.08m
9:09PM0.11m
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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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