Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, S swell with 710 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tankers this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tankers in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a rough start. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead before anything really gets going. The first few days are looking pretty marginal, with only small, short-period windswell and a persistent cross-off breeze that’s not quite doing us any favours. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least it’ll be comfortable to sit out there waiting for something worthwhile.
The real standout window doesn’t open up until the 1st of September. That’s when we finally see a pulse of energy, with combined swell energy reaching 978 (moderate wave energy). The swell on Tuesday morning is 6ft from the east, with a short period of 9 seconds, which is a bit of a messy, weak windswell. But it’s a sign of things to come. The absolute best of the entire forecast is waiting for us on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The wind drops right out to a slight air, almost glassy conditions, with a steady 3ft groundswell from the south, with a period of 17 seconds. That long period means real shape and push, and combined swell energy is a solid 548 (moderate wave energy). The water will still be warm, and the glassy conditions will make for some of the cleanest, most fun waves you’ll see all month. That’s the one to mark on your calendar.
After that, it gets a bit mixed. The 3rd of September sees a light cross-onshore breeze that messes things up, and the swell drops right off. Then on the 4th, we get a 6ft to 6ft east swell, but it’s short period again, and the wind is up. That’s getting a bit too chunky and messy for most. The 5th and 6th see a nice long-period south swell, but the wind cranks up to gale force by Sunday the 6th, making it a total washout for surfing.
So, for the standout, Tankers on Wednesday morning the 2nd of September is your best bet. It’s a reef break, so it handles that long-period south swell beautifully. The swell is 3ft from the south, the period is a very long 17 seconds, and with the wind dropping to nearly nothing, it’s going to be glassy perfection. The water’s still warm. It’s a consistent spot, and it’s exposed, so it’ll be firing. Just keep in mind that crowds are likely here, so get out early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 16 | E 7 | SW 15 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 18 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
326 | 314 | 315 | 232 | 214 | 205 | 166 | 201 | 168 | 235 | 215 | 192 | 235 | 395 | 458 | 710 | 527 | 582 | 329 | 399 | 229 | |
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 | 1:02PM0.64m | 00:38AM0.25m | 1:42PM0.67m | 1:26AM0.28m | 2:15PM0.70m | 2:05AM0.31m | 2:45PM0.72m | 2:41AM0.35m | 3:13PM0.72m | 3:16AM0.40m | 3:40PM0.70m | 3:53AM0.45m | 4:05PM0.67m | 4:31AM0.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:01PM0.20m | 5:49AM0.13m | 9:11PM0.18m | 6:44AM0.10m | 9:26PM0.16m | 7:29AM0.08m | 9:43PM0.15m | 8:10AM0.07m | 10:00PM0.13m | 8:51AM0.08m | 10:18PM0.11m | 9:32AM0.10m | 10:37PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
326 | 314 | 245 | 232 | 191 | 186 | 166 | 201 | 140 | 117 | 196 | 167 | 215 | 395 | 458 | 710 | 527 | 582 | 329 | 399 | 229 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | S 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NW 9 | SSW 11 | E 16 | E 14 |
74 | 55 | 106 | 128 | 68 | 95 | 50 | 24 | 32 | 146 | 81 | 81 | 235 | 135 | 135 | 79 | 79 | 13 | 37 | 43 | 66 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 12 | ESE 9 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | NW 10 | SSW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 10 | NW 10 | SSW 19 | SW 19 |
107 | 47 | 62 | 66 | 39 | 34 | 25 | 48 | 92 | 54 | 16 | 52 | 14 | 17 | 50 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 36 | 91 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 |
117 | 208 | 315 | 203 | 214 | 205 | 157 | 152 | 168 | 235 | 215 | 192 | 183 | 139 | 97 | 98 | 111 | 86 | 91 | 113 | 173 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 26 | 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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