Tunnels Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° N 157.29° W

Tunnels Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunnels sea temperature is
27.3°C
0.5° 

Tunnels surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tunnels surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, S swell with 438 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tunnels this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tunnels in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 2nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tunnels over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, it's Rusty.

Look, I've had a good look at the forecast for our region, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty lean stretch. There's a real dry spell on the cards, with the first eight days or so offering nothing but "poor surf conditions" across the board. The only spot we've got to work with is Tunnels, and it's just not cooperating for the near future. The water temp is sitting at a comfortable 81°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so at least you won't be needing a steamer when you're just sitting there watching flat waves.

From Friday the 28th of August right through to the end of the first week of September, we're looking at a lot of nothing. Swell heights are tiny, mostly under 3 ft, and while the wind is a steady cross-off from the ENE, it's blowing at 19 mph, which is a bloody fresh breeze. The energy is weak to moderate at best, with readings like 356 and 440, but the wave comment is always "poor surf conditions." It's just not on.

We do get a little flicker of hope on Tuesday the 1st of September morning, where the combined energy jumps to 504 (moderate) and the period stretches to 18 seconds, but the forecast still calls it "marginal." The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the SSW, and with that 19 mph cross-off breeze, it's just not enough to get excited about.

Then things get serious. The whole first week of September is a write-off. The wind picks up, and by the 8th of September, we've got a "near gale" from the north at 31 mph with a risk of thunderstorms. That's not surf weather, that's a day to stay home and watch the roof.

The real standout, and the only window worth circling on your calendar, is Thursday the 10th of September. For the first time in the whole forecast, we get a "gentle offshore" wind from the east at just 9 mph. That's clean, glassy conditions. The swell is small, at 2 ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds (a nice long-period groundswell), and the combined energy is 246 (weak). It's a "gentle offshore and clean" setup. Tunnels is an exposed break that likes a southwest swell and an east offshore wind, so this is a match. The forecast gives it a "2 out of 10," which in this context is actually the best we've got by a long shot. It won't be epic, but it'll be ridable and clean. Don't expect consistency, but if you're desperate for a paddle, this is your best bet.

After that, we're back into the doldrums. Friday the 11th of September morning shows zero swell energy, and the rest of the 16-day run is just more cross-off winds and tiny lumps. It's a tough stretch, mates. When it's this quiet for this long, you just have to wait for a change in the pattern.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
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Rating
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0
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0
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0
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1
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
14
1
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
S
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
S
18
0.8
S
17
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
16
0.8
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.7
S
14
0.8
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
333
405
229
121
113
188
226
113
199
191
183
192
422
314
355
422
401
275
268
192
229
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
Wind State
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
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:36PM0.68m
3:54AM0.50m
3:57PM0.63m
4:37AM0.54m
4:17PM0.57m
5:24AM0.57m
4:35PM0.51m
6:19AM0.59m
4:45PM0.44m
7:29AM0.60m
4:17PM0.39m
9:01AM0.62m
Low Tide
8:56AM0.12m
10:08PM0.14m
9:37AM0.16m
10:26PM0.12m
10:21AM0.22m
10:47PM0.11m
11:13AM0.28m
11:10PM0.09m
12:20PM0.34m
11:38PM0.09m
2:33PM0.39m
00:15AM0.09m
1:09AM0.11m
clear
clear
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:47
6:47
6:46
6:45
6:45
6:44
6:43
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Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
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27
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26
26
Feels °C
24
24
24
24
24
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
25
25
25
27
26
25
24
24
24
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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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