Tankers Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.30° N 158.06° W

Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tankers sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.4° 

Tankers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tankers surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,195 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with E 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 13s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 6th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, lookin’ at the same stretch for Tankers, but in feet and fahrenheit.

The first week is a bit of a grind. On the 1st of September, we’ve got a 2ft south swell with a long 18-second period, but the wind is howling cross-off from the ENE at 19 mph. The water is 81°F, which is about average for this time of year, so no shock there. The energy is moderate (440), but the wind is strong enough to make it a tough paddle.

Over the next few days, the swell bumps up. On the 3rd, we’re lookin’ at 7ft from the east, but it’s short-period (7 seconds) and the wind stays fresh. The energy climbs into the high hundreds and low thousands. The 7th and 8th see the swell hit 7ft to 10ft, but the wind goes cross-on from the SE, and the wave quality is just marginal. For a reef, that’s not what you want. If you’re into kite surfing, the 8th with that 10ft south-west swell and strong cross-shore wind might be your jam.

The best bet in the first week is the morning of the 6th. A 6ft east swell with a 13-second period, lighter ENE winds at 9 mph, and clean cross-off conditions. The energy is strong (1792), and it’s the highest-scoring session in the early days.

You’ll hit a dry spell from the 9th through the 12th. The waves are clean, but the swell drops to 5ft to 6ft, and the wind picks up again. It’s surfable, but nothing special.

Now, the real gem. The 15th and 16th of September. On the 15th, Tuesday afternoon, the wind goes glassy, and we’ve got a 3ft south-west groundswell with a 20-second period. The energy is moderate (841), and the forecast calls for “very good surf conditions.” The 16th, Wednesday, is even better – dead calm in the morning, glassy, with a 4ft south-west swell and an 18-second period. The energy is steady (752-753), and it’s clean as a whistle. That long-period groundswell will wrap beautifully around Tankers reef.

Just remember, that’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not set in stone. Still, if you can wait, that’s the window.

There are big gaps between the good stuff. The 1st to the 5th are mostly forgettable. The 6th is the first decent morning. The 7th, 8th, and 9th are rough. The 10th to the 12th are clean but weak. The 13th and 14th are tiny. It’s a lot of waiting, but the 15th and 16th make it worth it.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sat night).

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17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
465
520
401
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478
510
517
579
510
711
1343
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1264
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High Tide
5:42PM0.41m
7:51AM0.61m
5:57PM0.35m
9:11AM0.63m
10:39AM0.65m
11:53AM0.69m
11:42PM0.23m
12:50PM0.73m
00:58AM0.28m
1:37PM0.75m
1:49AM0.35m
Low Tide
00:15AM0.07m
2:51PM0.32m
00:53AM0.08m
1:48AM0.10m
3:13AM0.11m
8:07PM0.19m
8:24PM0.16m
6:09AM0.09m
8:46PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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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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