Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, lookin’ at the same stretch for Tankers, but in feet and fahrenheit.

The first week is a bit of a grind. On the 1st of September, we’ve got a 2ft south swell with a long 18-second period, but the wind is howling cross-off from the ENE at 19 mph. The water is 81°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no shock there. The energy is moderate (440), but the wind is strong enough to make it a tough paddle.

Over the next few days, the swell bumps up. On the 3rd, we’re lookin’ at 7ft from the east, but it’s short-period (7 seconds) and the wind stays fresh. The energy climbs into the high hundreds and low thousands. The 7th and 8th see the swell hit 7ft to 10ft, but the wind goes cross-on from the SE, and the wave quality is just marginal. For a reef, that’s not what you want. If you’re into kite surfing, the 8th with that 10ft south-west swell and strong cross-shore wind might be your jam.

The best bet in the first week is the morning of the 6th. A 6ft east swell with a 13-second period, lighter ENE winds at 9 mph, and clean cross-off conditions. The energy is strong (1792), and it’s the highest-scoring session in the early days.

You’ll hit a dry spell from the 9th through the 12th. The waves are clean, but the swell drops to 5ft to 6ft, and the wind picks up again. It’s surfable, but nothing special.

Now, the real gem. The 15th and 16th of September. On the 15th, Tuesday afternoon, the wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 3ft south-west groundswell with a 20-second period. The energy is moderate (841), and the forecast calls for “very good surf conditions.” The 16th, Wednesday, is even better – dead calm in the morning, glassy, with a 4ft south-west swell and an 18-second period. The energy is steady (752-753), and it’s clean as a whistle. That long-period groundswell will wrap beautifully around Tankers reef.

Just remember, that’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not set in stone. Still, if you can wait, that’s the window.

There are big gaps between the good stuff. The 1st to the 5th are mostly forgettable. The 6th is the first decent morning. The 7th, 8th, and 9th are rough. The 10th to the 12th are clean but weak. The 13th and 14th are tiny. It’s a lot of waiting, but the 15th and 16th make it worth it.

Rusty out.

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