Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let me break down what’s on the cards for Tankers.

First up, the overall picture. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out run of marginal surf. The water temp is sitting at about 80°, which is about normal for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The first real mention of any surf is Saturday morning the 25th of July. It’s small, just 3 ft from the SSW, with a long period of 19 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, but the combined energy is moderate (853). The wind is a fresh cross-off breeze at 19 mph, which keeps things clean, but the wave comment says it’s marginal. Honestly, it’s not a standout.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are similar – small, clean, but nothing to get excited about. The swell hangs around 3 ft to 4 ft, with a period dropping from 16 to 13 seconds. The energy is still moderate, but the scores are low.

Now, Tuesday the 28th of July is the first time we see a bit of size. The morning shows 6 ft from the E, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1424. The wind is a gentle cross-off breeze at 9 mph, which is a major positive for clean conditions. By the afternoon, it’s pushing 7 ft from the E, with energy at 1882. That’s the strongest energy in the whole outlook. However, the wave comment still says it’s marginal, and the score is only a 2 out of 10. This is a tricky one – the size is there, but the quality isn't great. It’s a bit too big for beginners, and for the experienced, it might be a bit lumpy. Not a total loss, but not a standout.

Wednesday the 29th of July sees a drop in size, with 2 ft from the S, but the wind switches to a light cross-shore at 9 mph. The energy is weak (217). The afternoon has a risk of thunderstorms and a light onshore wind, making it poor.

Thursday the 30th of July offers a morning window with 5 ft from the E, short period of 8 seconds, and a moderate cross-off wind. The energy is moderate (698). The short period means the waves will be a bit less powerful, but it’s clean. Still, not a standout.

From Friday the 31st of July onwards, things get grim. The wind picks up to a strong 25 mph cross-off, pushing 7 ft and 6 ft of short-period E swell. The energy is moderate (970 and 849), but the wind is too strong. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” This is a gap of several days with no real recommendations.

The first week of August is a write-off. The wind stays strong, the swell is either too big or too weak, and the energy drops off a cliff. From the 4th of August, the combined energy falls below 100, indicating very weak wave energy. The 5th of August shows energy as low as 42. The surf is pretty much dead.

The best, and really the only, window of interest is Tuesday the 28th of July. The morning has 6 ft from the E with a 13-second period and gentle cross-off winds. The afternoon gives 7 ft from the E with a 13-second period and moderate cross-off winds. The energy is strong. While the wave comment says “marginal,” the wind is clean, and the swell is the biggest we’ll see. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best on offer. Take it or leave it.

Rusty.

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