Tunnels Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° N 157.29° W

Tunnels Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunnels sea temperature is
26.4° C
0.3° 

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


Tunnels surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 24s period, SSW swell with 437 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with W 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period. 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 0.6m 24s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2ft (0.6m) 24s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's cooking on our local stretch.

We've got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The first couple of days start off alright, but then a run of stronger onshore winds rolls in that'll make things messy for a good while. It's only really the opening Wednesday morning that's got any real sparkle, and then we're looking at a long wait until the very end of the month for something promising to return.

Alright, let's get into it.

Wednesday 15 July is your best bet by a long shot, at least for a while. The morning session at Tunnels is where you want to be. We've got clean conditions with a light E breeze at 6 mph, glassing things up nicely. Swell is a modest 3 ft coming from the W, which is spot on for this place, with a solid period of 15 seconds – that's proper groundswell energy. It'll push through with some real shape, and the combined energy is sitting at a decent 455. The water temperature is 26°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. This is the standout of the whole outlook. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.

The afternoon gets a bit dicey as the wind shifts cross-off and picks up, making it more marginal.

Thursday 16 July onwards is where it gets tough. From Thursday right through to the end of the month, the wind is clocking in from the ENE, mostly in the 15 to 19 mph range. That's a stiff cross-off breeze that's just going to chop things up. The swell sticks around in the 2 ft to 3 ft range, but with that wind, it's going to be poor. The energy is moderate at times – hitting over 500 on Friday afternoon – but it's completely wasted with the wind on it.

There's a real gap from Thursday morning all the way through to Wednesday 30 July. For over a week, the recommendation is either poor or marginal at best. The only thing worth noting in that stretch is that on Wednesday 22 July, we get a very long-period groundswell from the SSW at 24 seconds, with strong energy of 715. But with the wind howling at 19 mph, it's a write-off for paddle surfing. If you've got a kite, that might be interesting at a beach setup, but for a regular stick, it's not happening.

Wednesday 30 July finally gives us something to look forward to, but it's a long way out. The morning is showing another clean window with a light NE breeze at 6 mph. The swell is small, just 1 ft, but it's from the SSW with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is 235, which is moderate. At that size, the very long period might mean some long lulls, but when a set comes through at a spot like Tunnels, it could offer up some clean little lines. It's a promising call for the end of the month, but we've got a lot of windy days to get through first.

So, to wrap it up: grab Wednesday 15th morning for the best waves on offer. Then hunker down for a long flat and windy spell. The very end of the month might just offer a little clean-up cruise, but it's one to keep an eye on.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
15
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15
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SSW
16
0.7
W
14
0.7
SSW
17
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
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14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
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12
0.4
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19
0.5
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12
0.5
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18
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16
0.9
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16
0.8
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15
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14
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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283
314
206
261
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280
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143
210
108
117
73
156
417
402
275
401
307
336
Wind (km/h)
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20
E
25
ENE
30
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:42PM0.84m
4:24AM0.34m
5:16PM0.78m
5:24AM0.37m
5:46PM0.70m
6:31AM0.40m
6:11PM0.62m
7:48AM0.44m
6:30PM0.54m
9:17AM0.49m
6:33PM0.46m
10:45AM0.54m
Low Tide
9:07AM0.00m
11:53PM0.18m
9:53AM0.06m
00:23AM0.17m
10:40AM0.15m
00:52AM0.16m
11:29AM0.24m
1:20AM0.15m
12:30PM0.33m
1:49AM0.14m
2:10PM0.41m
2:21AM0.14m
3:00AM0.14m
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5:56
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7:13
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Temp °C
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26
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Feels °C
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26
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26
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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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