Tunnels Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Kaua'i, USA)

Tunnels Surf Guide
Tunnels in Kauai is an exposed reef break that has reliable surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the south southeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the north. There are left and right breaking reefs. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It's sometimes crowded here. Beware of rips, sharks and rocks.
Tunnels Spot Info
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
consistent | 24.6°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Tunnels:
The best conditions reported for surf at Tunnels occur when a North swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southeast.
What's the best time of year to surf Tunnels (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Tunnels Location Map
Interactive Tunnels surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Tunnels is Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH) in Usa Kauai Isl., 32 km (20 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Tunnels is Lihue Airport (LIH), also in Usa Kauai Isl., 36 km (22 miles) away.
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Tides at Tunnels
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Swell History at Tunnels
Surf stats for Tunnels, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Tunnels
Wind stats for Tunnels, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
Discover surf breaks near Tunnels. Click below to view there surf guides.
Wave Buoys Nearest To Tunnels:
- Closest Wave BuoyHanalei, Kauai, HI4 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyWaimea Bay, HI100 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyBarbers Point Buoy, Kalaeloa111 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyPearl Harbor Entrance, HI121 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyKaneohe Bay, WETS, HI127 mi