
Surf Forecasts:
Tunnels surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 670 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tunnels this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tunnels in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tunnels over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a pretty grim stretch ahead, to be honest. The swell is small and the wind is a persistent cross-off from the ENE, which is not ideal. There’s a solid gap of poor surf right through the start, from now until Tuesday the 22nd of July. The waves are tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, with a very long period swell that’s just not wrapping in with any punch. The combined energy is moderate at best – around 200 to 495 – but it’s all just slop. The water is about average for this time of year.
Things get a little more interesting starting Wednesday morning, the 22nd of July. That’s when we finally see a slight bump in the SSW swell direction, which is what Tunnels likes. The swell size is still small, only 2ft, but the period is a massive 24 seconds. That’s very long period groundswell, and at a spot like Tunnels, an exposed reef, that long period energy can really focus up and produce some clean, lined-up waves. The wind is still a cross-off from the ENE at 30 km/h, but it’s forecast "clear." The combined energy jumps to 646, which is solid moderate. This is our first real standout.
The best of the bunch looks like Thursday the 24th of July afternoon. The swell is 3ft from the SSW, period drops to 17 seconds, but the combined energy hits 854 – that’s the highest we see. The wind is still cross-off, but the wave state is "clean." For a spot like Tunnels, that’s a decent combo. The Friday the 25th of July morning also shows promise, with 3ft SSW swell, 19-second period, and 791 energy.
After that, the swell slowly fades. By the end of the month and into early August, the energy drops back into the 100s and 200s, and the surf is back to being poor. The last week of the forecast is a write-off.
So, to sum it up: the first real chance to get wet is on Wednesday the 22nd of July, but the standout is the afternoon of Thursday the 24th of July. Is it pumping? No. But for Tunnels, with that long period SSW swell and clean conditions, it’s the best we’ve got. Don’t expect much else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 19 | SSE 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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108 | 117 | 109 | 156 | 412 | 402 | 343 | 325 | 302 | 273 | 437 | 426 | 480 | 523 | 395 | 616 | 448 | 428 | 302 | |
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-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:48AM0.44m | 6:30PM0.54m | 9:17AM0.49m | 6:33PM0.46m | 10:45AM0.54m | 11:52AM0.59m | 12:40PM0.64m | 1:20PM0.68m | 11:02PM0.26m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20AM0.15m | 12:30PM0.33m | 1:49AM0.14m | 2:10PM0.41m | 2:21AM0.14m | 3:00AM0.14m | 3:49AM0.13m | 4:46AM0.12m | 10:16PM0.26m | ||||||||||
— | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
7:13 | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 20 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
108 | 75 | 73 | 45 | 136 | 147 | 343 | 325 | 302 | 273 | 126 | 212 | 153 | 523 | 222 | 616 | 448 | 428 | 302 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | S 19 | SSE 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 26 | S 11 | SSW 23 | SSW 22 | S 12 | SSW 20 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 |
55 | 117 | 109 | 156 | 412 | 402 | 105 | 72 | 103 | 224 | 83 | 426 | 480 | 132 | 395 | 165 | 143 | 100 | 287 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 12 | W 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | W 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SW 15 | SSW 24 | E 12 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 9 | SW 15 | S 21 | S 12 |
19 | 25 | 25 | 69 | 83 | 81 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 60 | 437 | 71 | 147 | 99 | 133 | 8 | 33 | 326 | 98 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
247 | 132 | 119 | 87 | — | — | 135 | 106 | 154 | 170 | 113 | 197 | 197 | 145 | 491 | 302 | 367 | 690 | 329 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 71 | 72 | 57 | 57 | 68 | 57 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 72 | 69 | 71 | 97 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 69 |
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Information about the Tunnels Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tunnels provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tunnels can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tunnels 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 (Tunnels) 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 Tunnels 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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