Tunnels surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 358 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tunnels this week:
The surf forecast for Tunnels over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tunnels in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tunnels over the next 16 days.
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