
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 20s period, S swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 0.7m 20s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are gonna have us all checking the forecast a little too often, hoping things line up. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there are some interesting pulses on the horizon.
We’re looking at a stretch that begins with small, clean but weak surf. The energy is there, but it’s just not put together. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so a normal wetsuit is the call.
For the first few days, from Wednesday the 5th through the weekend, we’ve got a mix of small SSW swell in the 1ft to 2ft range. The periods are long, but the size just isn’t there to make anything at Tankers really stand up. Winds are cross-offshore from the E/ENE, which will keep the surface clean, but you’re mostly looking at knee-high dribblers. The combined energy is weak to moderate (132-552), and honestly, it’s one of those times where you might be better off doing something else.
The wave heights stay small, but the energy starts to build a bit from Monday the 10th into the middle of the week. We see a bump in the combined energy, hitting moderate to strong values (460-1052), but the swell direction shifts around and the period drops. There’s a window on the 12th and 13th where a S swell at 3ft to 4ft with an 18-second period shows up. This is the most interesting part of the first week. The cross-off winds will keep it clean, but the long period might make it break a bit straight at this reef. Still, this is probably the best chance for a few proper waves before the weekend.
Then, we hit a rocky patch. From the 15th to the 17th, the swell jumps up to 6ft to 6ft, but it’s short-period E windswell at 8 seconds. The wind is pumping from the ENE at 22 to 25 mph, and the combined energy is strong (695-804). This is a mess. For Tankers, this setup is going to be blown out and junky. Honestly, with that much wind and that short a period, it might be a better day to be on a kite than a paddleboard.
The last few days of the window show a brief dip back to small SW swell, and then on Tuesday the 18th, we see another pulse of 8ft, but again it’s that short-period E swell. That’s well overhead and only for the experienced crew, as it’s pushing into expert-only territory. The wind is still up, so expect it to be raw.
The real standout, the one to keep an eye on, is the very end of the forecast period. On Thursday the 20th of August, there’s a morning window with a SW swell at 3ft and a 18-second period. The wind drops right out to a light breeze, and the combined energy is strong (787). The forecast is calling for very good surf conditions. This is the one that’s got the potential to be clean, lined-up, and fun. It’s far out, so don’t book the day off work just yet, but it’s the one that’s got me excited.
So, the short version: the first half of the week is a write-off for anything decent. Midweek next week has a brief window of clean, medium-period S swell. The following weekend looks like a complete blowout. And the real gem is that Thursday the 20th, which we’ll have to watch closely.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | E 7 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | S 18 | SSW 16 | E 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
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87 | 94 | 88 | 107 | 81 | 102 | 138 | 76 | 99 | 148 | 221 | 157 | 202 | 130 | 156 | 288 | 186 | 234 | 240 | |
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 | 9:44AM0.57m | 6:58PM0.36m | 11:04AM0.63m | 12:14PM0.69m | 10:37PM0.24m | 1:11PM0.75m | 00:30AM0.24m | 2:00PM0.80m | 1:39AM0.27m | 2:43PM0.83m | 2:33AM0.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:51AM0.09m | 4:49PM0.35m | 2:38AM0.08m | 3:41AM0.08m | 8:48PM0.23m | 9:04PM0.19m | 6:05AM0.04m | 9:29PM0.15m | 7:07AM0.02m | 9:56PM0.13m | |||||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
7:08 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
236 | 160 | 110 | 107 | 26 | 102 | 138 | 76 | 91 | 127 | 175 | 120 | 154 | 96 | 85 | 288 | 184 | 234 | 240 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | S 12 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | S 11 | NE 7 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | S 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
69 | 38 | 88 | 46 | 81 | 25 | 61 | 14 | 99 | 148 | 221 | 154 | 202 | 130 | 156 | 56 | 81 | 49 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 21 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
87 | 94 | 46 | 33 | 43 | 24 | 44 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 31 | 19 | 102 | 127 | 36 | 16 | 45 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 5 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
— | — | 203 | 147 | 34 | 36 | 58 | 19 | 31 | 80 | 139 | 157 | 142 | 208 | 214 | 226 | 186 | 191 | 155 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 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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