Welcome to Tanker Surf Charters

For more than a decade, Tanker Surf Charters has helped surfers across the globe experience one of the most memorable wave-riding adventures of their lives. 

The tankers traversing Galveston Bay here on the upper Texas coast create rideable, well-formed waves that can produce the longest rides imaginable—in some cases longer than 10 minutes on a single pulse. 

Tanker Surf Charters has the local knowledge to put you and your crew in the best possible position to catch the longest and most memorable waves of your life.

Book your charter with us today.

Or contact Captain James Fulbright via email at james@tankersurfcharters.com for more information.

Latest on the 2025 Charter Season

Charter scheduling for late September through October is now back on track! The channel dredge project has been completed, with the exception of some areas in the upper bay.

Feel free to reach out with booking forms and questions. The season will run through October, weather permitting. Please note: charters are a “no-go” if winds in the bay exceed 8 knots sustained or if weather conditions are unstable.

One last reminder: you must have upper-intermediate to advanced skills on a longboard to participate in one of my charters. We do not and cannot accommodate SUPs or foil boarders.

Thanks for your patience, and WAVE ON!