
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, E swell with 3,082 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s 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 (Aug 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s talk about what’s shaping up at Tankers. It’s a reef setup that's consistent and exposed to the south, and right now we’ve got a bit of a waiting game on our hands. The water’s sitting around 81°, which is spot on for this time of year—nothing unusual there.
The start of the period is a tough one to get excited about. Sunday the 9th through to Friday the 14th, we’re looking at small, messy cross-off wind holding things back. Swells are small, mostly around 2 ft to 5 ft from the south, and while there’s moderate wave energy (values in the 400s to 1100s), the 15 to 18 second periods are just not good enough to overcome the choppy wind. It’s mostly a write-off for a decent paddle.
Saturday the 15th is when things get interesting, but it comes with a big caveat. The swell jumps to 7 ft in the morning from the east, with strong energy (1569), and then hits 8 ft in the afternoon from the east, with very strong energy (2546). That’s expert territory—too much power and size for most. The wind is still cross-off from the north-east, so you’re fighting the breeze. Not the day to take a beginner out.
Sunday the 16th is the real standout. Finally, glassy conditions. The wind swings light offshore from the north, dropping to 6 mph in the morning, and it goes offshore in the afternoon too at 9 mph. The swell drops back to 3 ft from the south, with a 16 second period, and moderate energy (422). That’s clean, workable surf for a reef break. This is the day to be in the water. The morning session looks the best, with light winds and a long-period groundswell that will line up nicely.
Monday the 17th onward is a bit of a letdown. The wind shifts onshore from the south-west, and the swell drops off quick. By Tuesday the 18th we’re into small, choppy, crossed-up junk. There’s a long gap of poor conditions through to the end of the outlook, with only marginal bits showing up on the 21st and 23rd, but nothing you’d call a session.
In the second week, the 23rd of August does have a 5 ft to 5 ft bump from the east, but the period is a weak 7 seconds, wind is cross-off, and the energy is moderate to strong (585 to 783). Might be worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s not one to plan a trip around.
Bottom line: Tankers is quiet for long stretches. That Sunday the 16th is your best bet—clean, offshore, and a proper south groundswell. Lock it in.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 20 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | E 10 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
156 | 288 | 184 | 234 | 237 | 218 | 356 | 373 | 627 | 741 | 1029 | 991 | 763 | 743 | 602 | 496 | 643 | 1174 | 2270 | 3082 | |
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-off | off |
High Tide | 1:39AM0.27m | 2:43PM0.83m | 2:33AM0.31m | 3:23PM0.83m | 3:22AM0.36m | 3:59PM0.80m | 4:08AM0.41m | 4:32PM0.75m | 4:55AM0.46m | 5:02PM0.68m | 5:41AM0.50m | 5:29PM0.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:29PM0.15m | 7:07AM0.02m | 9:56PM0.13m | 8:02AM0.01m | 10:23PM0.11m | 8:53AM0.02m | 10:50PM0.10m | 9:42AM0.06m | 11:15PM0.09m | 10:30AM0.11m | 11:40PM0.09m | 11:19AM0.18m | 00:04AM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 15 | E 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | E 13 | E 13 |
85 | 288 | 148 | 234 | 108 | 218 | 356 | 317 | 627 | 741 | 1029 | 991 | 763 | 743 | 602 | 496 | 377 | 345 | 2270 | 3082 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | S 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | S 13 | S 13 |
156 | 82 | 184 | 36 | 237 | 40 | 31 | 373 | 289 | 289 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 38 | 276 | 273 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 21 | SE 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 18 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSE 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 |
127 | 36 | 81 | 49 | 33 | 21 | 79 | 19 | 33 | 28 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 30 | 29 | 12 | 57 | 55 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 12 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 |
196 | 177 | 97 | 153 | 186 | 127 | 131 | 127 | 128 | 115 | 98 | 123 | 175 | 230 | 227 | 301 | 643 | 1174 | 3501 | 4937 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 149 | 7 | 8 | 149 | 7 | 12 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 109 | 3 |
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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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