Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, E swell with 1,708 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 17s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) 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 2.5m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
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 Tankers over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so don't get your hopes up too early.
The immediate outlook is pretty flat. We’ve got a clean but weak 2.3ft SSW groundswell on Monday the 31st of August, but it’s a no-go with a 30 km/h cross-off wind making a mess of it. That same poor pattern sticks around for Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September. The swell energy is moderate, sitting around 349 to 601 on the energy scale, but the wind just isn't cooperating for a decent wave. You’re looking at a few days of nothing worthwhile.
Things start to get a bit more punchy from Thursday the 3rd, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. A short-period 6.9ft easterly swell rolls in with a strong breeze, hitting 40 km/h. The energy jumps up to 965, but it’s messy. By Friday the 4th, we’re seeing 7.9ft easterly swell and the energy is getting real strong at 1289. This is expert territory only – way too big for a beginner. The wind is still howling, so it’s a kite-surfing setup more than a paddle-surfing one.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the bold. Saturday the 5th brings a 7.2ft easterly groundswell with a longer 13-second period. The energy is very strong at 2221. The wind drops to 30 km/h, still cross-off, keeping it clean. This is the best swell of the period for experienced surfers, but it’s still big. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th keep that easterly energy going, with Monday seeing a 7.2ft swell and the wind backing off to 20 km/h from the NE. That’s a standout window – cleaner conditions with big, powerful groundswell. But remember, this is a reef break and that long-period easterly swell can straighten out on it, so it’s not your average day.
We hit a real wild card on Tuesday the 8th of September. A 13.1ft easterly swell with a cross-on wind and a risk of thunderstorms. Energy is through the roof at 3819. That’s straight-up dangerous. Leave it to the pros or the kamikaze crew.
After that, it fades fast. From the 9th through to the 14th, we’re back to small, weak swells and tricky winds. There’s a glimmer of hope on Monday the 14th afternoon with glassy conditions and a tiny 2.0ft SSW swell, but it’s barely a ripple. Tuesday the 15th afternoon also goes glassy with a little 2.0ft SSW groundswell, period pushing 18 seconds – long and clean, but tiny. Nice for a log if you’re desperate.
The standout for the whole run is Saturday the 5th of September through Monday the 7th. That’s where the real energy sits. If you’re an expert and you can handle a big, powerful easterly groundswell with clean cross-off winds, that’s your window. But expect crowds at this spot – it’s a popular reef.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
191 | 180 | 192 | 329 | 314 | 465 | 520 | 401 | 463 | 558 | 501 | 703 | 765 | 520 | 342 | 1708 | 1228 | 1514 | 1339 | 1278 | 1468 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:20PM0.49m | 6:48AM0.60m | 5:42PM0.41m | 7:51AM0.61m | 5:57PM0.35m | 9:11AM0.63m | 10:39AM0.65m | 11:53AM0.69m | 11:42PM0.23m | 12:50PM0.73m | 00:58AM0.28m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:55AM0.24m | 11:45PM0.07m | 1:04PM0.29m | 00:15AM0.07m | 2:51PM0.32m | 00:53AM0.08m | 1:48AM0.10m | 3:13AM0.11m | 8:07PM0.19m | 8:24PM0.16m | |||||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | E 13 | SSW 10 | E 13 | SW 10 | E 13 |
191 | 180 | 192 | 329 | 314 | 465 | 520 | 401 | 347 | 268 | 192 | 255 | 307 | 370 | 326 | 392 | 1228 | 263 | 1339 | 196 | 1468 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | S 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 |
82 | 79 | 50 | 100 | 75 | 35 | 33 | 64 | 85 | 121 | 74 | 176 | 127 | 222 | 342 | 121 | 418 | 147 | 275 | 295 | 459 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 14 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 12 | E 12 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | NNE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SW 9 |
76 | 123 | 74 | 30 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 66 | 58 | 18 | 51 | 109 | 90 | 17 | 168 | 21 | 85 | 57 | 229 | 57 | 95 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 13 | ENE 8 | E 13 | ENE 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 |
231 | 259 | 251 | 264 | 318 | 264 | 273 | 253 | 463 | 558 | 501 | 703 | 765 | 520 | 341 | 1708 | 398 | 1514 | 980 | 1278 | 1044 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 149 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 18 | 150 | 151 | 151 | 149 | 28 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 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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