Tankers Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.30° N 158.06° W

Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tankers sea temperature is
26.8° C
0.4° 

Tankers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tankers surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, E swell with 746 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 5AM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 30th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 1st Aug)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Tankers over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the opening days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some swell on the way, but the conditions are gonna be a real puzzle to figure out. The first real chance to get wet is Thursday morning, the 30th of July. We’re looking at a clean 3 ft south swell with a long 14-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the east. The wave energy is solid (441), so there’s a bit of grunt in the water. But it’s marginal, and the tide might not play ball. It’s a reef break, so that long period should wrap in nicely, but don’t expect perfection.

Come Friday morning, the 31st of July, the swell switches to a southwest direction at 2 ft, but the period stretches out to a very long 16 seconds. The energy is actually pumping (827) and the wind is a fresh cross-off, keeping it clean. This is a proper groundswell, and on a reef setup like Tankers, it could be a real gem. The waves will have some serious push, with long lulls between sets. This is your best bet for the first week – a true standout.

Saturday morning, the 1st of August, the swell jumps up to 7 ft from the east, but the period drops right off to a short 8 seconds. The energy is strong (1086), but that short period windswell is going to be a bit of a lumpy mess. With a strong breeze blowing cross-off, it’ll be clean but powerful. This is expert territory at that size, and the short period means it’ll be a bit of a battle.

After that, things get a bit ordinary. We have a few days of poor surf, with a tiny window on Tuesday afternoon, the 4th of August. The swell is a pathetic 1 ft from the SSW with a long 16-second period, but the wind drops to nothing – glassy as can be. The energy is weak (148), so you’ll be fighting for a dribble, but if you’re desperate, it’s the only clean option.

The second week is a real slow burn. The swell stays tiny and inconsistent, with a few marginal mornings. The best of the bunch looks like Monday morning, the 10th of August. We’ve got a 4 ft SSW swell with a long 16-second period, and a gentle cross-off breeze keeping it tidy. The energy is decent (876), and it’s clean. It’s not pumping, but it’s the most promising session in a quiet week. Keep an eye on Wednesday morning, the 12th of August – there’s a glassy 3 ft SSW swell with 13-second period and a bit of energy (430). It’s a risk of thunderstorms, but if you get a window, the surface might be perfect.

For the standout, I’m calling Friday morning, the 31st of July. The 2 ft southwest swell with that 16-second period and cross-off wind is the cleanest, most powerful option in the whole run. The energy is high (827), and it’s a reef break that loves that long period. It’s a proper groundswell, so expect some proper waves between the lulls.

Tankers is a consistent spot, but it’s often crowded. If you’re heading out, be prepared to share the peak.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sat night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
S
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
16
1.5
E
8
0.7
E
16
2.2
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.2
E
8
2.2
E
8
0.6
E
14
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.4
E
8
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
254
232
222
268
261
236
609
643
659
675
138
472
360
277
50
56
47
107
87
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
15
E
25
E
25
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
45
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
NE
10
ENE
5
E
10
ENE
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross
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
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
4:07AM0.34m
4:44PM0.73m
4:49AM0.37m
5:10PM0.70m
5:33AM0.41m
5:35PM0.65m
6:22AM0.44m
5:59PM0.58m
7:18AM0.48m
6:23PM0.51m
8:25AM0.52m
6:46PM0.44m
Low Tide
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
12:42PM0.28m
1:16AM0.09m
2:09PM0.34m
1:51AM0.09m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:12
7:12
7:10
7:10
7:09
7:09
7:08
 mm
Temp °C
26
27
28
26
27
27
26
26
26
25
27
27
25
26
27
25
26
27
26
Feels °C
31
29
28
26
24
23
24
21
20
22
24
23
22
25
25
24
28
31
28
  • Map Icons:
  • Break
  • Live Wave Height (m)
  • Live Wind Speed (km/h)
  • Surf Rating (10 Max)
  • Ocean Swells (m)
  • Wind Speed (km/h)
Map placeholder
How to use the Wavefinder 
submit an eyeball surf report

Quick surf report for Tankers:

join our community of surf reporters

FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website

The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Tankers surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.


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.

Tankers is 5 km (3 miles) from Makakilo City. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Makakilo City. Makakilo City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

Nearest locationNearest