
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSW swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with W 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 (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. 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 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s look at Tankers. It’s a bit of a rough run ahead, to be honest. The water temp is about 80°, which is dead average for the time of year, nothing to get excited about.
The window opens on Wednesday the 15th with a small 3ft west swell, but the wind is cross-on, crinkling the surface. The energy is moderate (700), but the report says it’s marginal. Not worth suiting up. That carries through Thursday and Friday with cross-shore winds and a poor outlook. You’re looking at a few days of nothing.
The first real chance appears on Sunday the 19th morning. There’s a 4ft easterly swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’s weak. The wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, but the energy is low (279). It’s only a marginal call, not a standout.
Into the second week, things look a little better. On Wednesday the 22nd afternoon, there’s a 2ft SSW swell with a very long period of 23 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, but it’s small. The energy is moderate (808), and the wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. Still, just a marginal outlook.
The best bet in the whole 16 days is Sunday the 26th. The morning has a 4ft easterly swell with a long period of 16 seconds, and the energy is strong (1183). The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so a little chop, but it’s fine. The afternoon picks up the same swell size and period, with a fresh cross-off breeze keeping it clean, and the energy jumps to very strong (1471). That’s the one. Tankers is a reef break, so it handles that long-period swell well, and it’s a consistent spot. The crowd factor is “often,” so expect some company. For a beginner, 4ft is manageable, but with that long period, it’ll have some punch.
After that, the last few days of July fade into small, weak swells and poor conditions. Not much happening.
So, circle Sunday the 26th. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed morning, fresh winds from the E by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 15 | W 15 | SSW 16 | W 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
291 | 283 | 387 | 268 | 264 | 264 | 223 | 284 | 192 | 187 | 210 | 241 | 187 | 126 | 152 | 193 | 407 | 271 | 329 | 307 | 342 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:04PM0.83m | 5:11AM0.34m | 5:41PM0.77m | 6:08AM0.38m | 6:14PM0.69m | 7:09AM0.42m | 6:44PM0.60m | 8:16AM0.46m | 7:10PM0.51m | 9:31AM0.50m | 7:31PM0.43m | 10:46AM0.54m | 7:33PM0.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:42AM0.01m | 00:12AM0.11m | 10:31AM0.06m | 00:44AM0.11m | 11:21AM0.14m | 1:14AM0.10m | 12:16PM0.22m | 1:44AM0.11m | 1:23PM0.30m | 2:15AM0.11m | 3:02PM0.36m | 2:48AM0.12m | 6:02PM0.36m | 3:27AM0.12m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | W 15 | SSW 16 | W 14 | W 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | E 6 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | ENE 7 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
291 | 283 | 387 | 268 | 264 | 264 | 223 | 284 | 192 | 49 | 210 | 108 | 72 | 126 | 152 | 193 | 407 | 73 | 329 | 307 | 342 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 15 | ENE 6 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | E 6 | SSW 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | SE 9 | S 18 | SSW 11 | S 13 | SW 18 | S 15 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 |
202 | 140 | 352 | 39 | 149 | 200 | 144 | 140 | 33 | 187 | 87 | 52 | 20 | 107 | 71 | 121 | 81 | 271 | 87 | 84 | 77 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 13 | W 13 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSE 6 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | E 12 |
207 | 46 | 42 | 149 | 261 | 101 | 93 | 55 | 90 | 87 | 27 | 13 | 28 | 28 | 92 | 83 | 8 | 105 | 73 | 103 | 73 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 6 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
— | — | — | 109 | 37 | 85 | 98 | 85 | 35 | 63 | 84 | 241 | 187 | 229 | 130 | 101 | 118 | 66 | 111 | 125 | 132 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 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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