
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, E swell with 724 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 1.5m 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. To be honest, it’s a quiet stretch ahead for Tankers. There’s no real stand-out swell on the horizon, and the wind is a bit of a pest for most of it. The water is sitting at 27°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be reaching for the steamer.
We start out on Thursday 23 July with a small 3ft SSW swell pushing through, but it’s got a cross-off breeze at 35 km/h. The energy is moderate (1039), but the wind is strong enough to keep things a little messy. Saturday and Sunday 25-26 July are more of the same – small 3ft to 3ft SSW swell, but that cross-off wind is still firing at 30 km/h. It’s surfable, but nothing to write home about. The combined energy drops through the 800s, so it’s not packing much punch.
There’s a bit of a shift on Monday 27 July, with the swell switching to the east at 3ft to 4ft, but the period is short at 13-14 seconds, so it’s local wind-swell, not groundswell. The energy is moderate (654-699), but the wind is still a factor.
Things settle down a little on Tuesday 28 July morning, with a gentle cross-off breeze and a 2ft SSW swell, energy dropping to 203. It’s small, but clean. Wednesday 29 July morning is the best bet in the whole outlook. We’ve got offshore wind from the NNE, light at 15 km/h, with a 3ft S swell. The energy is low (280), but the conditions are clean and glassy. It’s a small window, but it’s the closest we get to a decent paddle.
After that, it’s a long, bleak run. From Thursday 30 July right through to Wednesday 5 August, the swell is tiny, the wind is mostly a fresh cross-off breeze, and the energy levels are weak to moderate. The period on the 31 July and 1 August drops to just 7 seconds, which is horrible for a reef break – it’ll be all bump and no push. The best wave heights are around 3ft to 3ft, but the wind is 30-40 km/h, making it a struggle. On 2 August, the swell is a pathetic 2ft SSW, with a period of 14 seconds, but the energy is only 262, and the wind is still 30 km/h. Not worth getting wet.
The very end of the outlook, from 5 August, sees the swell drop to 1ft to 2ft, with glassy conditions on the 6 August. The wind goes light or even calm, and the energy is tiny (113-171). It’s beautiful, but there’s barely a ripple. You’d be chasing tiny lines.
The only real standout is the Wednesday 29 July morning session. It’s not big, but the offshore wind and clean conditions make it a worthwhile punt for a grovel on a shortboard. For the rest of the 16 days, it’s a long wait for much of anything. The forecast can change, but right now, the reef is looking quiet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | E 10 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
507 | 616 | 329 | 428 | 298 | 502 | 692 | 662 | 568 | 452 | 416 | 357 | 407 | 724 | 189 | 189 | 243 | 261 | 550 | 246 | |
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 | off | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:43PM0.26m | 1:30PM0.66m | 00:28AM0.25m | 2:09PM0.70m | 1:28AM0.26m | 2:45PM0.72m | 2:12AM0.27m | 3:17PM0.74m | 2:51AM0.29m | 3:48PM0.75m | 3:28AM0.31m | 4:17PM0.75m | 4:07AM0.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.26m | 5:13AM0.11m | 9:33PM0.22m | 6:08AM0.10m | 9:50PM0.20m | 6:58AM0.08m | 10:10PM0.18m | 7:41AM0.05m | 10:32PM0.17m | 8:21AM0.04m | 10:55PM0.16m | 8:58AM0.05m | 11:17PM0.15m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | E 10 | ENE 8 |
507 | 616 | 329 | 428 | 298 | 502 | 692 | 662 | 568 | 452 | 379 | 357 | 407 | 724 | 189 | 860 | 1029 | 997 | 550 | 246 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | E 15 | E 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 |
123 | 79 | 187 | 102 | 296 | 288 | 61 | 37 | 208 | 329 | 416 | 288 | 284 | 213 | 10 | 189 | 243 | 261 | 257 | 246 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 | E 13 | E 15 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSE 5 |
173 | 85 | 118 | 329 | 100 | 63 | 55 | 72 | 37 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 59 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NNE 9 | NNE 7 | SE 8 | SE 4 | — |
236 | 205 | 236 | 262 | 261 | 226 | 296 | 300 | 196 | 199 | 171 | 158 | 146 | 1256 | 598 | 227 | 163 | 2 | 10 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 8 | 21 | 28 | 7 | 17 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 149 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 28 |
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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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