
Surf Forecasts:
Tankers surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSW swell with 485 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tankers over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is a tough one for Tankers. The problem isn't a lack of swell, but the quality of it and the wind. The water temp is sitting at 80°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so nothing strange there.
We kick off on Sunday, July 12th, with a south-west swell pushing 3ft and a long 16-second period. That long period should give the waves some shape, but the ENE wind is blowing a solid 22 mph cross-offshore. It’s clean, but the energy is only moderate (462) and the surf quality is rated poor. You’ll be fighting for nothing.
The whole first week is a bit of a grind. Monday, July 13th, and Tuesday, July 14th, offer similar 2ft to 3ft swells from the west and south-west. The wind backs off a bit, but it’s mostly cross or cross-off. The best of this early run is probably Tuesday morning, July 14th, with a westerly swell at 2ft and a 16-second period, and the wind dropping to a gentle 9 mph cross-shore. The energy is still moderate (613), but it’s a chance to get wet. The rest of the week is a mix of poor surf and marginal conditions as the wind picks up again.
The middle of the outlook gets a bit bigger, but not better. On Saturday, July 18th, we see a jump to 5ft from the east, but with a short, weak period of 8 seconds. That’s basically windswell, and with a 16 mph cross-shore, it’s going to be a lumpy, choppy mess. The energy is moderate (511), but the surf quality is marginal at best. The same goes for Sunday, July 19th, with 5ft from the east and a period of just 7 seconds. That’s not surf, that’s a washing machine.
The second week is a desert. From Monday, July 20th, right through to Sunday, July 26th, it’s all poor surf conditions with small, weak swells from the south. The wind is fresh and consistent from the ENE, keeping the surface clean but the waves tiny and unexciting. The energy stays in the 300-500 range, and the scores are all zeros.
Then, finally, a glimmer. On Monday, July 27th, we get a 3ft east swell with a 15-second period, and the wind looks sweet. Monday morning it’s a light 9 mph cross-shore, but by Monday afternoon it drops to a 6 mph cross-off from the ENE. That's about as glassy as it gets. The energy is moderate (682), and the forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the only standout in the whole 16 days – a fleeting chance for some clean, lined-up waves. It’s a long way off, but it’s something to pencil in.
If you’re desperate for a paddle in the first week, try Tuesday morning, July 14th. Otherwise, wait for that Monday arvo on July 27th. It’s a long wait, but it might just be worth it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | SSW 16 | W 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | S 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
367 | 353 | 322 | 309 | 257 | 257 | 257 | 298 | 291 | 283 | 314 | 268 | 264 | 392 | 260 | 196 | 134 | 191 | 273 | 291 | 243 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:59PM0.86m | 2:28AM0.26m | 3:43PM0.88m | 3:23AM0.28m | 4:25PM0.87m | 4:16AM0.31m | 5:04PM0.83m | 5:11AM0.34m | 5:41PM0.77m | 6:08AM0.38m | 6:14PM0.69m | 7:09AM0.42m | 6:44PM0.60m | 8:16AM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:28PM0.15m | 8:02AM-0.03m | 11:04PM0.13m | 8:53AM-0.02m | 11:38PM0.11m | 9:42AM0.01m | 00:12AM0.11m | 10:31AM0.06m | 00:44AM0.11m | 11:21AM0.14m | 1:14AM0.10m | 12:16PM0.22m | 1:44AM0.11m | 1:23PM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | |
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | 7:15 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | W 15 | W 15 | W 14 | W 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | ENE 6 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | S 12 |
367 | 353 | 322 | 309 | 159 | 117 | 96 | 81 | 67 | 283 | 279 | 268 | 264 | 392 | 260 | 140 | 51 | 191 | 210 | 123 | 72 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | W 12 | SSE 12 | W 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 15 | W 15 | ENE 7 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | W 14 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | WNW 13 | SE 8 | SSE 8 |
48 | 47 | 46 | 152 | 257 | 239 | 232 | 298 | 291 | 65 | 314 | 177 | 258 | 203 | 70 | 53 | 62 | 187 | 57 | 18 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | SSE 12 | W 12 | SSE 11 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | W 14 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | WNW 13 | S 19 |
47 | 47 | 26 | 25 | 158 | 257 | 257 | 170 | 164 | 206 | 24 | 38 | 44 | 21 | 144 | 196 | 134 | 23 | 28 | 53 | 65 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
265 | 251 | 251 | 251 | 236 | 88 | 136 | — | — | — | — | 68 | 84 | 86 | — | — | 47 | 300 | 273 | 291 | 243 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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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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