Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Tankers. I gotta be straight with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. There’s a bit of background energy, but it’s never really firing, and the wind is a constant problem. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing special, with only a couple of moments that might be worth a soggy shoe.

The whole run starts with a really weak, marginal pulse. Wednesday the 26th through Friday the 28th of August, we’ve got a clean, cross-off breeze from the ENE, which is always a good look for the surface, but the swell is just too small. The combined energy of the swells is moderate, hitting around 647 to 679 (moderate wave energy), but the swell height is only 3ft to 3ft from the S and SSW. The period is long, over 14 seconds, so it’s a groundswell, but it’s just lacking the push. It’s a lot of work for a knee-high wave.

Then we hit a real dead zone. From Saturday the 29th of August, all the way through to Monday the 7th of September, the forecast is just poor. The swell drops off, the wind stays fresh and cross-off, and the combined energy dips into the 300s and 400s (weak to low-moderate). You’ll see a few 2ft to 3ft lines, but it’s not worth the drive. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.

There is a tiny glimmer. On Monday the 7th of September, we get a little bump. The combined energy jumps to 586 (moderate), and the swell shows 3ft from the SSW, with a moderate breeze from the NW. That’s a cross-off wind, and the surface looks clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s the best of a bad bunch.

Then, on Tuesday the 8th of September, we finally see some real size. The swell jumps to 5ft from the S, with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy hits 1099 (moderate to strong). But here’s the kicker – the wind is WSW at 12 mph, which is a cross breeze, and the forecast mentions risk of thunderstorms. The water will be lumpy. It’s more size, but it’s messy. The afternoon gets worse, with onshore wind from the SW. This is a bit of a tease.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions through the 10th of September, with onshore winds and dropping quality.

If I’m being honest, there’s no classic surf day in this window. The best bet is Monday the 7th of September, for a clean, cross-off session on a small, long-period groundswell. It’s not a hero session, but it’s the only one that isn’t blown out or too small. For the rest of it, you’re better off cleaning the wax off your board.

Rusty.

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