
Surf Forecasts:
Tunnels surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 644 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 11PM. 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tunnels over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
226 | 245 | 124 | 99 | 107 | 84 | 100 | 77 | 227 | 224 | 392 | 384 | 470 | 455 | 541 | 429 | 326 | 258 | 644 | |
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 | 4:00AM0.59m | 3:44PM0.56m | 4:40AM0.62m | 4:03PM0.49m | 5:22AM0.63m | 4:15PM0.43m | 6:08AM0.62m | 4:11PM0.38m | 7:05AM0.59m | 8:24AM0.57m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:44PM0.11m | 9:56AM0.20m | 10:03PM0.10m | 10:44AM0.25m | 10:22PM0.10m | 11:37AM0.30m | 10:41PM0.10m | 12:46PM0.35m | 11:01PM0.12m | 11:24PM0.14m | 11:54PM0.16m | ||||||||
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
6:36 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | NE 5 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SW 20 | NE 8 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 |
226 | 84 | 112 | 99 | 112 | 99 | 107 | 32 | 129 | 90 | 392 | 96 | 470 | 455 | 541 | 429 | 326 | 258 | 644 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | SW 16 | ENE 10 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | ENE 4 | SW 14 | NE 8 | SW 22 | SW 21 | NE 8 | SW 19 | NNE 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | W 10 |
80 | 245 | 52 | 99 | 107 | 6 | 100 | 55 | 227 | 224 | 69 | 384 | 32 | 35 | 31 | 12 | 77 | 201 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | ENE 10 | SW 16 | ENE 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 24 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | ENE 8 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 6 | WSW 8 | SSE 11 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SE 10 |
48 | 75 | 124 | 27 | 57 | 84 | 54 | 77 | 49 | 68 | 22 | 38 | 38 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 37 | 60 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | NE 7 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
17 | 1 | 12 | 25 | 10 | 11 | 15 | — | 29 | 17 | 56 | 38 | 68 | 202 | 297 | 427 | 440 | 782 | 330 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 14 | 14 | 65 | 57 | 57 | 65 | 65 | 57 | 57 | 68 | 57 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
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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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