Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a bit of a rough start. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead before anything really gets going. The first few days are looking pretty marginal, with only small, short-period windswell and a persistent cross-off breeze that’s not quite doing us any favours. The water’s sitting at a warm 81°F, which is about average for this time of year, so at least it’ll be comfortable to sit out there waiting for something worthwhile.

The real standout window doesn’t open up until the 1st of September. That’s when we finally see a pulse of energy, with combined swell energy reaching 978 (moderate wave energy). The swell on Tuesday morning is 6ft from the east, with a short period of 9 seconds, which is a bit of a messy, weak windswell. But it’s a sign of things to come. The absolute best of the entire forecast is waiting for us on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The wind drops right out to a slight air, almost glassy conditions, with a steady 3ft groundswell from the south, with a period of 17 seconds. That long period means real shape and push, and combined swell energy is a solid 548 (moderate wave energy). The water will still be warm, and the glassy conditions will make for some of the cleanest, most fun waves you’ll see all month. That’s the one to mark on your calendar.

After that, it gets a bit mixed. The 3rd of September sees a light cross-onshore breeze that messes things up, and the swell drops right off. Then on the 4th, we get a 6ft to 6ft east swell, but it’s short period again, and the wind is up. That’s getting a bit too chunky and messy for most. The 5th and 6th see a nice long-period south swell, but the wind cranks up to gale force by Sunday the 6th, making it a total washout for surfing.

So, for the standout, Tankers on Wednesday morning the 2nd of September is your best bet. It’s a reef break, so it handles that long-period south swell beautifully. The swell is 3ft from the south, the period is a very long 17 seconds, and with the wind dropping to nearly nothing, it’s going to be glassy perfection. The water’s still warm. It’s a consistent spot, and it’s exposed, so it’ll be firing. Just keep in mind that crowds are likely here, so get out early.

Rusty.

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