
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 28 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, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, E swell with 1,514 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 12s 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 | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Tankers.
Honestly, the next 16 days are a mixed bag and for the most part, it’s a bit of a struggle. The first real surf to speak of kicks off on Tuesday the 28th of July, with a punchy 7ft swell from the east, but it’s a short period, cross-off wind, and the energy is absolutely thumping with a combined energy of 1594. That’s some serious power in the water, but the conditions are only rated as marginal. It’s a big, messy lump for a reef break, and unless you’re well-versed, that’s not a friendly wave.
After that, the week turns into a bit of a flat spell. From Wednesday the 29th right through to the 6th of August, we’re looking at tiny, weak swells, mostly under 3ft, with combined energy readings dropping down to around 95. Most of those days are earning a zero score for surf quality. The wind is mostly cross-off from the east, but there’s just no power in the ocean to get excited about.
Now, there is a glimmer. On Thursday the 6th of August, we get a late afternoon pulse of 6ft easterly swell, period is a short 7 seconds, but the wind is light and cross-off, which is a huge positive. The combined energy hits 441, and it’s the only session in the whole forecast that gets a decent quality nod. This is the best you’re going to get, but don’t get carried away. The swell direction is from the east, and Tankers is a reef that prefers something from the south for its best shape.
The following week, from the 7th of August onwards, is all high wind and messy, lumpy conditions. We see another pulse of 7ft and 7ft easterly swell on the 7th, but with fresh cross-off and cross-shore winds, the quality is poor. The combined energy values are high, hitting 962, but it’s just a windy, choppy mess. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a good paddle session.
The last few days of the forecast, from the 8th to the 12th of August, drop back to small, weak, and poorly shaped swells. The wind is relentless, and the energy is moderate at best, with combined energy values in the 300 to 700 range, but nothing is coming together cleanly.
So, the standout here is clearly the Thursday afternoon of the 6th of August. It’s the only time the conditions line up for a decent session. The wind is clean, the swell is there, but it’s a short-period, east swell on a reef that likes it from the south. It’s a session for the hopeful, not the picky. The rest of the window is a write-off for quality waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 | E 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
213 | 1397 | 189 | 254 | 213 | 257 | 254 | 232 | 232 | 268 | 261 | 320 | 491 | 669 | 572 | 443 | 500 | 403 | 343 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:51AM0.29m | 3:48PM0.75m | 3:28AM0.31m | 4:17PM0.75m | 4:07AM0.34m | 4:44PM0.73m | 4:49AM0.37m | 5:10PM0.70m | 5:33AM0.41m | 5:35PM0.65m | 6:22AM0.44m | 5:59PM0.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:55AM0.16m | 00:23AM0.11m | 11:42AM0.22m | 00:48AM0.10m | ||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
7:13 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 24 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 |
213 | 1397 | 1491 | 1170 | 512 | 280 | 154 | 186 | 146 | 163 | 151 | 236 | 220 | 202 | 194 | 196 | 195 | 146 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | E 16 | E 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
11 | 189 | 189 | 254 | 213 | 257 | 254 | 232 | 232 | 268 | 261 | 231 | 205 | 191 | 123 | 131 | 131 | 116 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 10 | S 10 | — | SW 21 | NNW 5 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSE 6 | E 15 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 |
10 | 8 | — | 18 | 3 | 59 | 95 | 209 | 207 | 14 | 159 | 106 | 71 | 45 | 39 | 22 | 7 | 6 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 13 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
1327 | 14 | 124 | — | — | — | — | 287 | — | 168 | 223 | 320 | 491 | 669 | 572 | 443 | 500 | 403 | 343 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 150 | 149 | 170 | 149 | 21 | 151 | 18 | 11 |
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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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