Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s period, SSW swell with 19,527 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 15s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tankers in the next 16 days are 7.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 23ft (7.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 23ft (7.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 23ft (7.0m) 15s |
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 on the cards for Tankers over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, it's a bit of a mixed bag. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit just yet. We've got a solid run of surf coming through, but it’s not all going to be clean. The first few days, from Thursday the 3rd through to Saturday the 5th, we're looking at some choppy, cross-off winds. The swell is there, but it’s messy. The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, is Tuesday the 15th of September. That morning it’s glassy, dead calm, with a bone-still 1.1m (4ft) groundswell from the SW. That’s a long period, 21 seconds, so there’s proper energy in the water (combined energy of 1486) – that’s moderate wave energy. For a reef break like Tankers, that long period is going to produce some lined-up, juicy waves. It’s a touch small for the experts, but for the experienced intermediate, it’s going to be a dream session. The afternoon holds up too, with glassy conditions again.
Before that, we have a big, angry spike on Monday the 7th. The swell is predicted to get huge, up to 7.0m (23ft) with a 15-second period. That’s a very high combined energy of 20259, which is strong to very strong wave energy. That’s way too big and blown out for a paddle. Honestly, with that kind of power and a near gale cross-onshore wind, it’s a kite-surfing show, not a surfing one. Stay on the beach for that one.
The week after that, we get a few small windows. Sunday the 13th has some promise with a 1.8m (6ft) E swell and clean cross-off winds, but the period is a bit short at 8-9 seconds. It’ll be a fun, punchy wave, but nothing like the long, drawn-out lines of the 15th. The 15th of September is the clear winner here. It’s a week and a half out, so keep an eye on it, but on paper, it’s a beauty.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Mon night, light winds from the E by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 367 | 358 | 293 | 603 | 574 | 1431 | 1304 | 1342 | 1283 | 1236 | 1668 | 2099 | 5423 | 19527 | 1877 | 512 | 478 | 356 | 336 | 257 | 279 |
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 | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:11AM0.63m | 10:39AM0.65m | 11:53AM0.69m | 11:42PM0.23m | 12:50PM0.73m | 00:58AM0.28m | 1:37PM0.75m | 1:49AM0.35m | 2:17PM0.75m | 2:33AM0.42m | 2:52PM0.72m | 3:14AM0.49m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:48AM0.10m | 3:13AM0.11m | 8:07PM0.19m | 8:24PM0.16m | 6:09AM0.09m | 8:46PM0.13m | 7:12AM0.08m | 9:09PM0.11m | 8:06AM0.08m | 9:31PM0.09m | |||||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | 9 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | ENE 12 | W 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | E 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 260 | 299 | 293 | 603 | 574 | 493 | 625 | 734 | 890 | 1236 | 1668 | 2099 | 5423 | 1042 | 1412 | 494 | 246 | 137 | 131 | 257 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | NW 15 | — | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 8 | E 13 |
| kJ | 206 | 253 | 260 | 289 | 395 | 38 | 116 | 119 | 232 | 19 | 34 | 432 | 8 | — | 781 | 308 | 478 | 356 | 336 | 47 | 125 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 12 | NNE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 20 | S 12 | S 9 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSW 8 | E 13 | S 8 |
| kJ | 121 | 107 | 90 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 56 | 76 | 11 | 45 | — | — | 487 | 512 | 169 | 108 | 79 | 126 | 29 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | SSW 15 | S 10 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 367 | 358 | 279 | 311 | 358 | 1431 | 1304 | 1342 | 1283 | 1116 | 1062 | 1174 | 1446 | 19527 | 1877 | — | — | — | 237 | 164 | 279 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 150 | 18 | 24 | 150 | 7 | 7 | 149 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 21 | 151 | 147 | 176 | 33 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
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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).
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