The Wave
Best baseline window is a long-period S-SSW swell with light N-NNW winds (offshore for the break).
Mid to mid-high tides usually make the peak more rideable while very low tides expose the shelf.
Surf GuideHawaii
Tankers
An exposed Waianae-line reef that throws fast, hollow right-hand walls-Tankers rewards south groundswells with punchy, critical takeoffs and a sharp reef shelf. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Tankers in Hawaii.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationHawaii, US
Live conditions
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 11 s
- Wind NE 19 kt
Tide curve (forecast)
0.9 ftrising
- High1.5 ft
- Low0.3 ft
- High1.9 ft
- Low0.2 ft
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Lineup Guide
Crowd and consequence: the outside right is shallow and holds powerful lip - expect fast, priority-savvy locals on good days and limited safe exit options.
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