
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SW swell with 598 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tankers in the next 16 days are 0.9m 20s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's get into it.
We've got a bit of a slow start on the horizon for Tankers. The first proper surf worth paddling out for is on Wednesday the 9th and it's a mellow one. The swell is small, only 3ft from the SSW, but the energy is there, with a combined swell energy of 389 (moderate). The real standout for that first session is the Wednesday afternoon session. The wind goes glassy, absolutely dead calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. Expect clean, fun little waves. The water is sitting at 81°, which is about average for this time of year.
Moving into the weekend, Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th offer some more of those small, clean windows. Friday afternoon has a cross-offshore breeze from the East at 10 km/h, keeping things tidy. The swell stays small, around 2ft, but the period is a solid 15 seconds, giving it a bit of groundswell feel. The highlight of the first week, though, is shaping up to be Tuesday the 15th. The morning is a bit scrappy with a light cross-on, but the Tuesday afternoon session is the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell, with a period of 19 seconds, and absolute calm, glassy conditions. The combined energy is a strong 524, so there’s some real push behind those waves. For a reef break that's exposed to the south, and with the light crowds being "sometimes", this is the one to circle.
The second week kicks off with a bit more size but the wind turns funky. From the 16th through the 19th, we see the swell build to 4ft, and the energy jumps into the triple digits (575 to 1110), but the wind is a persistent cross-off from the East at 30-35 km/h. It's clean, but that much wind will make it bumpy. The real change comes on the 20th. The swell jumps to 7ft, but it's a short-period, wind-driven E swell at 8 seconds. The wind is onshore and cross-shore, making for a messy, choppy mess. This one is for experts only, and honestly, it looks more like a kite session than a surf session.
The last few days, from the 22nd to the 24th, see the swell drop back to 5ft to 6ft, with a much better period of 12-13 seconds. The combined energy is massive, hitting 2260 on the 22nd morning, which is very strong. But the wind remains a problem, mostly cross-off or cross-shore at 20-30 km/h. The promise is there, but it's a long-range call, so don't hold your breath. The morning of the 22nd is the only one that looks like it could really fire, but it's a gamble that far out.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
331 | 257 | 176 | 181 | 209 | 268 | 258 | 229 | 226 | 245 | 124 | 114 | 106 | 84 | 134 | 76 | 227 | 224 | 557 | 480 | 535 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 2:52PM0.72m | 3:14AM0.49m | 3:25PM0.68m | 3:53AM0.55m | 3:54PM0.62m | 4:32AM0.59m | 4:21PM0.55m | 5:11AM0.62m | 4:46PM0.48m | 5:51AM0.63m | 5:07PM0.41m | 6:35AM0.62m | 5:22PM0.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06AM0.08m | 9:31PM0.09m | 8:56AM0.09m | 9:53PM0.08m | 9:45AM0.12m | 10:14PM0.07m | 10:32AM0.16m | 10:36PM0.07m | 11:21AM0.20m | 10:57PM0.08m | 12:14PM0.24m | 11:18PM0.09m | 1:19PM0.28m | 11:41PM0.11m | |||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SW 16 | ENE 10 | SSW 13 | E 9 | E 6 | SSW 14 | E 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 19 |
331 | 257 | 75 | 136 | 109 | 268 | 258 | 194 | 158 | 245 | 75 | 114 | 41 | 15 | 134 | 14 | 53 | 35 | 557 | 480 | 535 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | NW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ENE 10 | SW 16 | ENE 9 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | NE 9 | SSW 14 | SW 22 | SW 21 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 |
94 | 90 | 176 | 173 | 175 | 64 | 62 | 229 | 226 | 100 | 124 | 46 | 106 | 84 | 20 | 76 | 227 | 224 | 35 | 28 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | ENE 8 | E 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SE 8 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
58 | 55 | 115 | 181 | 209 | 77 | 66 | 46 | 40 | 16 | 87 | 98 | 57 | 56 | 14 | 19 | 75 | 99 | 41 | 38 | 37 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | ENE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | — |
— | — | — | — | 121 | 79 | 77 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 26 | 132 | 104 | — | 65 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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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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