Tankers Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Tankers for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burner, with some quality windows if you’re patient. The pattern is a small, clean start, building to a solid pulse at the end of July, then fading out.

Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, you can get wet, but it’s a tough call. There’s a 3ft swell from the south, period 14 seconds, but the east wind is blowing 15 mph, putting a cross-shore chop on it. The water is a warm 80°, which is about average for the time of year. The combined energy is moderate (437), but it just looks poor. I’d sit this one out.

Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd clean up nicely with lighter offshore winds, but the swell drops to a tiny 2ft from the SSW. The wave energy is moderate (between 780 and 1068), but you’re looking at knee-high dribblers. It’s marginal.

From Friday the 24th through Sunday the 26th, it’s more of the same. Small, clean waves, 2ft to 4ft, mostly from the south. The best of this run is Saturday morning, July 25th, with a 3ft SSW swell and a long 19-second period. The energy is strong (1106), but it’s still small. Clean but small.

The real action starts Monday, July 27th, with a 4ft swell from the east. The wind is light offshore from the ENE at 12 mph, keeping it clean. The energy is strong (1004). This is the first day where the size is worth your time.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, the swell builds to 5ft from the east with a 13-second period. The wind is light from the east at 6 mph, just a light ripple. The energy is strong (1130). This is a solid, clean wave, but at 5ft, it’s pushing into intermediate territory. Beginners should be careful.

Wednesday, July 29th, is the standout. Wednesday morning we’ve got a 6ft swell from the east, period 12 seconds. The wind is light offshore from the ENE at 6 mph, making for glassy, clean conditions. The energy is strong (1071). The forecast says these are excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is your day. The swell is over 5ft, so it’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s the best wave of the forecast.

After that, it fades. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st drop to 2ft to 3ft from the west, with messy onshore winds. The run of August 1st to 3rd is flat and windy, with poor conditions. The energy is weak (343 to 517). It’s a bit of a downer, but these things happen.

The last chance is Wednesday, August 5th. A 2ft SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, and the wind is completely glassy. The energy is moderate (298). It’s a small wave day, but with that glassy surface, it’ll be a beautiful, peaceful session on a longboard. The water is still warm.

Rusty.

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