
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, E swell with 972 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer at Tankers. It’s a reef break, consistent, exposed to the south swell, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot. The water is sitting at 80°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year.
Honestly, for the first few days, it’s a bit of a struggle. We’ve got a persistent cross-off shore wind from the ENE blowing at 18 to 22 mph, and while the waves are clean, the energy is just not there. The swell is tiny, around 2ft to 3ft, and the wave energy is moderate (around 816 to 1044). It’s marginal surf, and the tide conditions are questionable. You’d be scratching for a ride.
The real glimmer in this 16-day window hits on Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning brings a jump in swell to 5ft from the east, with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind drops right back to a light breeze at 6 mph. The combined energy climbs to 1070, which is a solid moderate-to-strong push. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. The waves will have some shape and power, and that light wind will keep it clean. The afternoon sees it bump up to 6ft and 1204 energy, though the wind picks up a touch to a gentle breeze, still clean. This is the standout session. The swell direction is from the east, which is offshore for Tankers, so we’re in for a treat.
After that glory day, it fades out. Wednesday the 29th has a bit of leftover energy, only 3ft, but the wind goes light and variable, and the energy is weak (274). It’s a good surf rather than excellent. From Thursday the 30th onward, it’s a write-off. The wind turns onshore or cross-shore, the swell drops, and the conditions are poor. There’s a run of three or four days with nothing worth paddling out for.
We do see a bit of a pulse come back around the 1st and 2nd of August, with swell heights hitting 6ft, but that’s short-period windswell (7 to 8 seconds) and the wind is howling at 22 mph. That’s clean but messy, and the energy is moderate. It’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. The following days from the 3rd to the 5th of August have small, clean, marginal waves in the 3ft to 4ft range, decent for a beginner on a longboard if the tide lines up, but nothing to get excited about.
So, the takeaway: if you’re an experienced surfer, the morning of Tuesday the 28th of July is your day. That’s the one to circle. For everyone else, it’s a long wait for very average conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | S 14 | E 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
426 | 480 | 561 | 395 | 616 | 329 | 428 | 298 | 502 | 692 | 662 | 568 | 452 | 492 | 546 | 499 | 875 | 759 | 232 | 972 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:45PM0.63m | 10:43PM0.26m | 1:30PM0.66m | 00:28AM0.25m | 2:09PM0.70m | 1:28AM0.26m | 2:45PM0.72m | 2:12AM0.27m | 3:17PM0.74m | 2:51AM0.29m | 3:48PM0.75m | 3:28AM0.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:16AM0.12m | 9:32PM0.26m | 5:13AM0.11m | 9:33PM0.22m | 6:08AM0.10m | 9:50PM0.20m | 6:58AM0.08m | 10:10PM0.18m | 7:41AM0.05m | 10:32PM0.17m | 8:21AM0.04m | 10:55PM0.16m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | SSW 14 | S 14 | E 13 |
268 | 206 | 561 | 395 | 616 | 329 | 428 | 298 | 502 | 692 | 662 | 568 | 452 | 492 | 546 | 499 | 875 | 189 | 232 | 972 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | SSW 16 | S 11 | E 16 | E 15 | E 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | — | SSW 14 |
426 | 480 | 132 | 90 | 81 | 143 | 102 | 296 | 288 | 61 | 78 | 267 | 357 | 416 | 288 | 284 | 213 | 19 | — | 192 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 12 | SW 16 | E 11 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 21 | S 12 | S 11 | E 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | S 9 | SW 21 |
90 | 139 | 124 | 88 | 85 | 118 | 329 | 103 | 63 | 55 | 37 | 37 | 19 | 7 | 20 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 |
157 | 109 | 297 | 214 | 271 | 423 | 278 | 272 | 202 | 264 | 253 | 226 | 237 | 160 | 140 | 139 | 1467 | 759 | 1086 | 953 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 7 | 21 | 21 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 7 | 17 | 149 | 7 | 7 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
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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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