Surf Forecasts:
Tunnels surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 439 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tunnels over the next 16 days.
G’day, Rusty here. Let me break it down for you—Tunnels is looking pretty flat for a long stretch, with only a few days that might get your heart pumping. Water temp is 80°, right about average for the season.
From Wednesday July 8th through to Sunday July 19th, it’s mostly poor. Swell is tiny, from 1ft to 3ft, coming out of the SSW or S with periods of 12 to 18 seconds. The cross-off wind from the ENE is blowing 19-22 mph most of the time, which keeps things choppy and uninviting. Combined energy is weak to moderate, under 443—just not enough oomph. Don’t waste your gas.
On Tuesday July 14th, there’s a slight uptick. Energy jumps to 612 in the morning and 511 in the afternoon, with 3ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. Wind is still cross-off from the ENE at 16-19 mph, but lighter at times. It’s marginal—clean-looking waves but nothing special. Crowds are often around, so if you’re desperate, try early.
The standout window is Monday July 20th and Tuesday July 21st. Monday morning brings a 4ft S swell (15 seconds) with combined energy of 627—that’s strong. Wind is ENE at 13-16 mph, cross-off but manageable, and surf is clean. That afternoon holds at 4ft S swell (14 seconds, energy 756). Tuesday morning stays steady at 4ft S swell (14 seconds, energy 647), and the afternoon is similar at 4ft with 662 energy. The swell direction is a bit south of Tunnels’ sweet spot (SW), but with this much energy and clean conditions, it’s your best shot. For intermediate surfers, 4ft is a fun size. After Tuesday, it drops back small and messy through to July 23rd.
So, circle July 20th and 21st. That’s the only real action. The rest is a waiting game. Keep checking the wind—if it swings offshore, things could turn quicker.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 14 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 247 | 189 | 178 | 113 | 112 | 75 | 71 | 37 | 184 | 218 | 316 | 439 | 376 | 367 | 353 | 322 | 305 | 257 | 239 | 232 | 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 | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:27AM0.59m | 12:22PM0.68m | 1:11PM0.76m | 10:50PM0.28m | 1:57PM0.83m | 00:24AM0.26m | 2:42PM0.87m | 1:33AM0.27m | 3:24PM0.89m | 2:31AM0.28m | 4:04PM0.88m | 3:27AM0.31m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:59AM0.07m | 4:51AM0.04m | 9:29PM0.28m | 5:45AM0.01m | 9:51PM0.24m | 6:39AM-0.02m | 10:21PM0.21m | 7:30AM-0.04m | 10:52PM0.20m | 8:20AM-0.03m | 11:23PM0.19m | ||||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 14 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 247 | 189 | 178 | 113 | 112 | 75 | 71 | 37 | 184 | 218 | 316 | 439 | 376 | 367 | 353 | 322 | 305 | 257 | 239 | 232 | 78 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | W 14 | W 13 | W 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 13 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | W 19 | W 18 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 17 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 35 | 28 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 54 | 39 | 47 | 28 | 26 | 111 | 150 | 190 | 186 | 302 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 16 | W 15 | S 16 | SSE 5 | S 15 | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | W 13 | W 14 | W 14 | S 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 15 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 4 | 21 | 3 | 17 | 45 | 23 | 30 | 63 | 57 | 39 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 82 | 183 | 93 | 224 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 431 | 682 | 335 | 276 | 268 | 278 | 262 | 229 | 493 | 664 | 362 | 403 | 383 | 447 | 523 | 340 | 235 | 316 | 247 | 211 | 89 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 68 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 57 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
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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).
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