Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's in store for Tankers over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so don't get your hopes up too early.

The immediate outlook is pretty flat. We’ve got a clean but weak 2.3ft SSW groundswell on Monday the 31st of August, but it’s a no-go with a 30 km/h cross-off wind making a mess of it. That same poor pattern sticks around for Tuesday the 1st and Wednesday the 2nd of September. The swell energy is moderate, sitting around 349 to 601 on the energy scale, but the wind just isn't cooperating for a decent wave. You’re looking at a few days of nothing worthwhile.

Things start to get a bit more punchy from Thursday the 3rd, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. A short-period 6.9ft easterly swell rolls in with a strong breeze, hitting 40 km/h. The energy jumps up to 965, but it’s messy. By Friday the 4th, we’re seeing 7.9ft easterly swell and the energy is getting real strong at 1289. This is expert territory only – way too big for a beginner. The wind is still howling, so it’s a kite-surfing setup more than a paddle-surfing one.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the bold. Saturday the 5th brings a 7.2ft easterly groundswell with a longer 13-second period. The energy is very strong at 2221. The wind drops to 30 km/h, still cross-off, keeping it clean. This is the best swell of the period for experienced surfers, but it’s still big. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th keep that easterly energy going, with Monday seeing a 7.2ft swell and the wind backing off to 20 km/h from the NE. That’s a standout window – cleaner conditions with big, powerful groundswell. But remember, this is a reef break and that long-period easterly swell can straighten out on it, so it’s not your average day.

We hit a real wild card on Tuesday the 8th of September. A 13.1ft easterly swell with a cross-on wind and a risk of thunderstorms. Energy is through the roof at 3819. That’s straight-up dangerous. Leave it to the pros or the kamikaze crew.

After that, it fades fast. From the 9th through to the 14th, we’re back to small, weak swells and tricky winds. There’s a glimmer of hope on Monday the 14th afternoon with glassy conditions and a tiny 2.0ft SSW swell, but it’s barely a ripple. Tuesday the 15th afternoon also goes glassy with a little 2.0ft SSW groundswell, period pushing 18 seconds – long and clean, but tiny. Nice for a log if you’re desperate.

The standout for the whole run is Saturday the 5th of September through Monday the 7th. That’s where the real energy sits. If you’re an expert and you can handle a big, powerful easterly groundswell with clean cross-off winds, that’s your window. But expect crowds at this spot – it’s a popular reef.

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