Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, S swell with 710 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let me tell you what’s happening. Grab a coffee, because it’s going to be a quiet few days to start with.
The first week of this outlook is pretty grim. We kick off on Saturday the 22nd of August with a cross-off wind howling at 22 mph, and while there’s a little 3ft SSW groundswell with a long 16-second period, the conditions are just "poor." The same goes for Sunday and Monday – the swell is there, but that relentless ENE wind is ruining it. You’re looking at a lot of "marginal" tags, not worth paddling out for.
We finally get a sniff of something on the morning of Tuesday the 25th of August. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the east, but it’s a short-period 8-second wind swell with that same fresh cross-off breeze. It’s still a "marginal" call. That pattern of meagre, cross-off, short-period swell continues right through until the end of the month. The energy is there, with moderate readings, but the quality is just not there. It’s a long, frustrating gap of days with nothing truly rideable.
Now, look ahead. The real glimmer comes on Tuesday the 1st of September. That morning, the wind drops to a light 6 mph from the NE, and we see a 2ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period. The forecast calls for "good surf conditions." This is the first time we get a hint of something decent. But keep an eye on the wind – if it stays light, this could be a sneaky clean session on the flatter days.
The standout. The absolute best bet of this whole outlook is Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning is calling for a glassy 3ft swell from the south (17-second period) with the wind swinging to a slight 3 mph from the west. That’s glassy conditions. The forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the one. It’s not big, but it’s clean and likely lined up. Tankers is a consistent reef break, so even at this size, it should offer some shape. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
After that, we lose it again. The rest of the first week of September drops back to poor or marginal conditions with onshore and cross-shore winds. It’s a real mixed bag, so if you can, aim for that Wednesday morning.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts. That one glassy morning could be a beauty.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 8 | E 7 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 18 | S 19 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
367 | 326 | 314 | 349 | 226 | 191 | 134 | 166 | 156 | 149 | 245 | 226 | 167 | 235 | 395 | 458 | 710 | 534 | 582 | |
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 |
High Tide | 11:03PM0.23m | 1:02PM0.64m | 00:38AM0.25m | 1:42PM0.67m | 1:26AM0.28m | 2:15PM0.70m | 2:05AM0.31m | 2:45PM0.72m | 2:41AM0.35m | 3:13PM0.72m | 3:16AM0.40m | 3:40PM0.70m | 3:53AM0.45m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM0.23m | 9:01PM0.20m | 5:49AM0.13m | 9:11PM0.18m | 6:44AM0.10m | 9:26PM0.16m | 7:29AM0.08m | 9:43PM0.15m | 8:10AM0.07m | 10:00PM0.13m | 8:51AM0.08m | 10:18PM0.11m | |||||||
— | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:57 | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 18 | E 6 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 |
367 | 326 | 314 | 245 | 201 | 191 | 134 | 166 | 156 | 149 | 117 | 196 | 167 | 215 | 395 | 81 | 710 | 534 | 582 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | W 10 | W 10 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 18 | SSW 13 | S 19 | E 6 | SSW 12 | E 18 |
58 | 74 | 55 | 106 | 139 | 98 | 86 | 77 | 22 | 140 | 127 | 81 | 81 | 235 | 135 | 458 | 80 | 79 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | S 14 | S 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | E 9 | NW 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | SSE 7 | S 18 | SSE 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | NW 10 | WNW 9 |
50 | 107 | 47 | 62 | 66 | 39 | 39 | 32 | 48 | 29 | 146 | 20 | 167 | 14 | 10 | 135 | 79 | 14 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
70 | 117 | 203 | 349 | 226 | 206 | 180 | 148 | 135 | 197 | 245 | 226 | 166 | 178 | 135 | 115 | 112 | 81 | 71 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 28 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 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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