
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) 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 1.6m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
Text 2 (Imperial)
Alright, let’s get into it. This is a slow start, no two ways about it. The water temp is sitting around 80° right now, which is about average for the time of year, so no drama there.
We’ve got a dry spell right through the 11th to the 12th of July. The swell is tiny—2ft to 3ft from the SW with a long period of 16 to 18 seconds, pushing moderate wave energy (414 to 479). The wind is a fresh ENE cross-off, so the surface is clean, but there’s zero power in the waves. Don’t waste your time.
Things stay marginal from the 13th to the 14th. The swell is around 3ft from the W or SW, with energy creeping up (496 to 737), but the wind stays cross-off. It’s still not worth a paddle. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are messy: cross-shore winds and a weak 3ft W swell with energy around 455 to 674. The surf is poor or marginal.
From Friday the 17th all the way through Monday the 20th, it’s basically flat. The swell drops to 2ft to 3ft, and the energy bottoms out at 207 on the 18th morning. It’s a proper lull.
Now, Tuesday the 22nd of July shows a faint pulse. The morning has a 3ft SSW swell with a short 13-second period, but the energy climbs to 526. The real action starts Wednesday the 23rd. Thursday morning brings a 3ft SSW swell with a very long 21-second period, and the energy jumps to 1141—that’s strong. The wind is a gentle E cross-off, so it’s clean. By Thursday afternoon, the swell builds to 4ft from the SSW, period 20 seconds, energy 1074, and the wind stays light cross-off. This is the best day of the outlook. The swell direction is right on the money, and the surface will be smooth. Expect crowds at Tankers.
Friday the 24th holds at 3ft from the SSW, but the wind freshens to a moderate cross-off, making it a bit less clean. The energy is still solid (779). Saturday the 25th drops to 3ft, clean with gentle cross-off winds, and energy at 752.
The final standout is Sunday the 26th of July. The morning brings a 5ft S swell with a 19-second period, and the energy is a hefty 1567. The wind is gentle cross-shore, so it’s a bit textured. But the afternoon is the real prize: 5ft from the S, period 18 seconds, energy 1436, with a light NE cross-off breeze. The surf is rated excellent for experienced surfers. At 5ft with that long period, this is expert territory.
So, sit tight through the first week. The 23rd and the afternoon of the 26th are your windows. Don’t miss them.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | SSW 16 | W 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
316 | 439 | 376 | 367 | 353 | 322 | 309 | 261 | 257 | 257 | 298 | 291 | 283 | 314 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 223 | 196 | 192 | 187 | |
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-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:13PM0.82m | 1:27AM0.25m | 2:59PM0.86m | 2:28AM0.26m | 3:43PM0.88m | 3:23AM0.28m | 4:25PM0.87m | 4:16AM0.31m | 5:04PM0.83m | 5:11AM0.34m | 5:41PM0.77m | 6:08AM0.38m | 6:14PM0.69m | 7:09AM0.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:50PM0.18m | 7:09AM-0.02m | 10:28PM0.15m | 8:02AM-0.03m | 11:04PM0.13m | 8:53AM-0.02m | 11:38PM0.11m | 9:42AM0.01m | 00:12AM0.11m | 10:31AM0.06m | 00:44AM0.11m | 11:21AM0.14m | 1:14AM0.10m | 12:16PM0.22m | |||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | |
7:17 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | 7:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | W 15 | W 15 | SSW 16 | W 14 | W 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
316 | 439 | 376 | 367 | 353 | 322 | 309 | 149 | 121 | 118 | 81 | 291 | 283 | 314 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 223 | 196 | 192 | 187 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | W 12 | SSE 12 | W 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 15 | ENE 7 | SSW 14 | W 15 | ENE 6 | SSW 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 |
54 | 54 | 55 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 152 | 261 | 239 | 232 | 298 | 55 | 257 | 279 | 43 | 149 | 200 | 144 | 140 | 90 | 87 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | W 12 | W 12 | SSE 12 | W 12 | SSE 11 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | ENE 7 | E 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | SSE 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SE 9 |
44 | 40 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 27 | 25 | 158 | 257 | 257 | 170 | 164 | 52 | 19 | 149 | 261 | 21 | 54 | 55 | 58 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | NE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
215 | 197 | 245 | 300 | 251 | 251 | 251 | 244 | — | 133 | 72 | — | — | — | — | 96 | 82 | 66 | 107 | 107 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 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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