Surf Forecasts:
Tunnels surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 434 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 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tunnels over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at the surf ahead. Let's get into it.
Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a struggle. We've got a long stretch of no good options, from now all the way through to Sunday, July 13th. The conditions are just not cooperating.
The first glimmer of some waves that are worth talking about turns up on Monday, July 14th. It's not a standout, but at least the energy picks up. For the next few days, Tunnels is the only spot on the radar, and it's a game of patience. The wind stays cross-off from the ENE with a moderate to fresh breeze, so the surface will be clean enough. The swell is small, mostly in the 2 ft range, coming from the SW and SSW with a long period, around 14 to 16 seconds. This long period groundswell will help shape up some waves, but the size is just too small for consistent fun. The combined energy is moderate to strong though, hitting values like 603 (July 15th morning) and 645 (July 15th afternoon), so there's definitely push in the water, but it's a frustrating tease. This is one for the very patient surfer on a longboard.
The middle of the second week, around July 19th (Sunday) and July 20th (Monday), actually looks like the little peak of this whole outlook. The swell stays small at 3 ft to 3 ft, still from the S and SSW, but the period drops a bit to 14-15 seconds. The energy stays moderate to strong, reaching 532 on July 20th afternoon. The wind is the same ENE cross-off, keeping it clean. It's not firing, but it's the best of a quiet period. For a longboard or a funboard, there could be some fun ones out there if you pick your bank. Just don't expect any barrels.
The last few days of the window fade back into that poor surf category, with the energy dropping off. The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is basically normal for this time of year, so the shorty can stay at home.
No real standouts to chase here. If you absolutely need a paddle, the July 14th to 20th stretch is your window, but keep expectations low. This is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 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 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 350 | 269 | 250 | 250 | 189 | 168 | 113 | 112 | 75 | 71 | 37 | 184 | 218 | 316 | 309 | 376 | 367 | 353 | 326 | 272 | 257 |
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 | 10:16AM0.49m | 7:25PM0.47m | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:07PM0.42m | 3:15AM0.10m | 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 | ||||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 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 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 350 | 269 | 250 | 250 | 189 | 168 | 113 | 112 | 75 | 71 | 28 | 184 | 218 | 316 | 309 | 376 | 367 | 353 | 326 | 272 | 257 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | SE 9 | S 18 | W 15 | S 16 | W 14 | S 15 | W 14 | W 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | W 16 | W 18 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 35 | 37 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 47 | 28 | 26 | 83 | 152 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | — | SW 13 | W 16 | SSE 8 | W 15 | W 17 | W 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | W 13 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 11 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 45 | 23 | 30 | 63 | 57 | 54 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 6 | 25 | 82 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 569 | 515 | 406 | 320 | 553 | 463 | 306 | 330 | 261 | 340 | 372 | 352 | 481 | 363 | 342 | 352 | 428 | 513 | 373 | 392 | 233 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 68 | 69 | 71 | 98 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 |
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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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