Tankers Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.30° N 158.06° W

Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tankers sea temperature is
26.6° C
0.3° 

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


Tankers surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, E swell with 1,162 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) 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 1.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’ve taken a look at the charts for Tankers. It’s a reef break that's open to the south, and we've got a tricky 16-day stretch ahead. The water is sitting at about 80°, which is normal for this time of year, nothing unusual.

Right off the bat, the first week is a bit of a dud. From Wednesday the 22nd through Monday the 27th, we’ve got persistent cross-off winds and the swell is there, but it’s not working for us. Swell is 2ft to 3ft from the SSW, but with a fresh to strong breeze out of the ENE, it’s just messy. The combined energy is moderate, in the 950 to 1038 range, but with that wind, it’s not worth getting wet.

Tuesday the 28th morning shows a pulse – swell hits 5ft from the east with a 13-second period, and combined energy is at 1096. The wind is light easterly, just a cross-shore breeze with small ripples. It’s the best looking window in the first week, but it’s still marginal, so don't get your hopes up. The wind should glass off by Wednesday the 30th, with a 2ft south swell and calm, glassy conditions on Thursday morning. Clean, but tiny.

Then we hit a flat spot. Friday the 31st through Saturday the 1st of August is a total loss – poor conditions, strong winds, and energy dropping into the weak range.

Sunday the 2nd of August brings a bigger but sloppier swell – 7ft from the east, but the period is a short 8 seconds with a fresh ENE breeze. That’s just a windy, lumpy mess. Not good for paddling; it’s more of a kite session.

The real standout is Tuesday the 4th of August. We’ve got a 6ft east swell with a very long 15-second period, and combined energy jumps to a strong 1672. The wind is a light easterly breeze, just cross-shore with a slight chop. That’s a proper groundswell with serious power. The direction is east, not the ideal south, but on a reef, that long-period swell will focus up real nice. It’s a week and a half out, so it’s promising but not a sure thing yet.

After that, it fades into small, onshore junk into the 6th.

So for the whole 16 days, the only real shout is Tuesday the 4th. Everything else is too small, too windy, or just a poor mix.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
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Tuesday
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1
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1
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3
2
1
3
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
23
0.7
SSW
22
0.9
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.1
E
15
1.2
E
15
1.3
E
14
1.3
E
14
1.6
E
13
1.6
E
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
426
480
561
395
616
329
428
352
502
692
662
568
527
602
687
659
902
888
187
198
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
35
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25
ENE
20
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
ENE
10
NE
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
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:52AM0.59m
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
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6:01
6:01
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6:03
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7:15
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Temp °C
26
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Feels °C
23
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24
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26
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27
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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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