Tankers Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.30° N 158.06° W

Issued: 1 pm 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tankers sea temperature is
26.8° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Tankers surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 596 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tankers this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tankers in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming up for Tankers. To be honest, the next 16 days are a bit of a mixed bag, and we’ve got a long stretch of nothing special before we see a flicker of hope.

We start off with some surf on offer from Sunday the 5th of July, but it’s not much to write home about. The water is sitting at 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Sunday afternoon kicks things off with a 3 ft SSW swell rolling in with a period of 18 seconds. That’s a proper long-period groundswell, which means some nice energy, but the combined energy is moderate at 583. The wind is a cross-off from the ENE at 22 mph, keeping things clean, but it’s a fresh breeze that’ll have you working for it. The waves are clean, but the surf quality is marginal at best, and the tide could be a factor. This is a reef break, so those long-period swells can really line up, but it’s not exactly pumping.

From Monday the 6th through to Wednesday the 8th, we’ve got a flat spell. The swell drops to 3 ft, but the wind stays strong and cross-off, and the forecast just says “poor surf conditions” every window. The combined energy drops from 462 down to 200, so the ocean is just not feeling it. Thursday the 9th and Friday the 10th are even worse – swell down to 1 ft–2 ft, and the energy is weak (113–180). A 20-second period swell on Friday afternoon sounds fancy, but at 1 ft, it’s a lake.

Then we hit Saturday the 11th of July – a bit of a tease. The morning brings a 6 ft E swell, but it’s short-period at 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 674 (still moderate). The wind is still 22 mph cross-off, and the surf is called “marginal.” That’s a no-go for me.

Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 14th gives us a slight improvement. The swell is consistently 3 ft from the SSW with periods of 14–16 seconds, and the energy builds through the week, hitting 903 on Tuesday morning. The wind drops to a gentle breeze on Tuesday (9 mph), which is the best wind we’ll see all forecast. Still, the surf is only “marginal,” and it’s a cross-off wind, not offshore. The best chance here is maybe Tuesday the 14th morning with that 3 ft W swell and 16 seconds, but it’s still a grind.

The standout moment, if you can call it that, is Friday the 17th of July. The morning brings a 5 ft E swell with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is 660 (moderate). The wind is a moderate 12 mph cross-off, and the surf is rated a 2 out of 10 – the highest score in the whole window. It’s not big, it’s not perfect, but it’s the best we’ve got. The swell direction (E) is a bit off from the optimum (S) for this reef, but it’s clean. This is a beginner-friendly break, and 5 ft is about the top end for learners, so it’s doable.

After that, we head into the second week and it gets grim. From Saturday the 18th right through to Monday the 20th, the swell sits around 4 ft–5 ft from the east with short periods of 7–8 seconds, and the wind is back up to 19–22 mph. The combined energy is weak (286–442), and the forecast is “poor surf conditions” every session. The wind is cross-off, but it’s so strong it’ll be bumpy and unpleasant.

So, what’s the call? The best on offer is Friday the 17th of July morning at Tankers – 5 ft of clean, cross-off conditions, and the only real chance at a wave all fortnight. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the only window that’s worth a paddle. The rest is a long, dry spell with a few flickers of marginal swell. The crowds at Tankers are often there, so expect company if you go.

Stay patient, keep an eye on the charts, and don’t get your hopes up too high. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
0.7
SSW
13
1.5
E
7
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SSW
19
1.7
E
7
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
510
457
446
481
376
350
341
323
329
187
239
112
110
75
71
107
251
303
316
439
452
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
Wind State
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
cross-off
High Tide
7:12PM0.58m
9:11AM0.43m
7:44PM0.51m
10:27AM0.50m
8:20PM0.44m
11:34AM0.59m
9:13PM0.36m
12:32PM0.68m
10:39PM0.30m
1:24PM0.75m
00:12AM0.26m
2:13PM0.82m
1:27AM0.25m
Low Tide
2:29AM0.12m
1:54PM0.33m
3:02AM0.10m
3:59PM0.36m
3:40AM0.08m
6:29PM0.34m
4:26AM0.06m
8:13PM0.28m
5:19AM0.03m
9:08PM0.22m
6:14AM0.01m
9:50PM0.18m
7:09AM-0.02m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:54
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:17
7:17
7:17
7:17
7:17
7:17
7:17
7:16
 mm
Temp °C
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
27
25
27
28
26
26
27
25
26
Feels °C
22
21
23
22
21
22
22
21
22
22
21
23
23
23
28
28
26
24
25
23
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
510
457
446
481
376
350
341
254
243
187
178
112
110
75
71
42
251
263
316
439
452
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
14
0.4
SW
20
0.5
S
12
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
13
0.4
W
13
0.4
W
13
Energy kJ
51
34
7
16
7
7
3
7
7
7
7
14
6
13
36
107
65
64
55
55
52
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
W
17
0.1
S
18
0.2
W
15
0.2
S
16
0.3
W
14
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
8
0.3
S
13
0.4
W
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.4
SSE
13
Energy kJ
22
18
9
4
2
4
4
6
6
17
21
33
3
6
31
55
44
44
41
55
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.8
ENE
7
1.6
E
7
1.7
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
1.7
E
8
1.7
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
8
Energy kJ
206
191
255
365
285
336
356
323
329
300
239
251
226
228
169
196
234
303
285
239
201
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
25
21
149
151
9
149
149
17
24
28
17
18
24
7
7
8
7
17
21
7
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Oahu
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
4
1
2
4
1
1
4
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
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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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