Surf Forecasts:
Tunnels surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 528 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 8AM. 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 5th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tunnels over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook for Tunnels is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long, flat stretch ahead. The first real chance of a wave doesn't pop up until Saturday afternoon, July 4th, but even then it's a tough sell. The swell is a weak 3 ft from the SSW with a very long period of 20 seconds, generating a moderate energy of 666. While that long period groundswell should wrap in nicely here since Tunnels is an exposed spot, it's ruined by a strong 16 mph cross-offshore wind from the ENE. That wind is going to blow the surface to bits, making it messy and hard to line up. The water temp is a pleasant 80°, which is about average for this time of year.
After that poor showing, the forecast turns into a real desert. From Sunday, July 5th, right through to Sunday, July 19th, we’re stuck with the same pattern: a persistent ENE cross-off breeze, mostly fresh at 19-22 mph, and tiny, weak swell that never gets above 3 ft. The combined energy figures drop from moderate to weak (as low as 47), and every single session is flagged as either poor surf conditions or marginal at best. The small swell is from all angles – SSW, S, SW, W – but it doesn't matter because the wind just won't let up. The swell periods are all over the place, from 12 seconds up to 21 seconds, but with the wind howling, it's a non-starter.
There is no standout session here. The best you could hope for is a very early morning on one of the days with a lighter 16 mph wind, but even then, the energy is gone. The persistent cross-off wind and small, weak swell make this a stretch for kite surfers, not paddle surfers. Honestly, this is a proper blank run for the area. The forecasts can always change, but for now, don't bother paddling out.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 512 | 481 | 522 | 408 | 457 | 446 | 397 | 355 | 350 | 269 | 250 | 247 | 187 | 178 | 113 | 112 | 75 | 71 | 110 | 184 | 221 |
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 | 6:14PM0.66m | 7:13AM0.35m | 6:39PM0.61m | 8:45AM0.41m | 7:03PM0.54m | 10:16AM0.49m | 7:25PM0.47m | 11:27AM0.59m | 12:22PM0.68m | 1:11PM0.76m | 10:50PM0.28m | 1:57PM0.83m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:38AM0.18m | 11:37AM0.27m | 2:06AM0.16m | 12:51PM0.35m | 2:37AM0.13m | 3:07PM0.42m | 3:15AM0.10m | 3:59AM0.07m | 4:51AM0.04m | 9:29PM0.28m | 5:45AM0.01m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 |
 | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | 7:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 512 | 481 | 522 | 408 | 457 | 446 | 397 | 355 | 350 | 269 | 250 | 247 | 187 | 178 | 113 | 112 | 75 | 71 | 45 | 184 | 221 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 14 | S 12 | W 14 |
| kJ | 119 | 69 | 102 | 102 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 32 | 30 | 64 | 44 | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | N 9 | — | — | S 18 | W 15 | S 16 | SW 19 | S 15 | SSW 21 | SW 21 | W 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | 35 | 54 | 41 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 4 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 45 | 110 | 59 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 241 | 297 | 362 | 440 | 312 | 450 | 773 | 513 | 392 | 711 | 476 | 261 | 211 | 194 | 205 | 200 | 200 | 217 | 211 | 289 | 382 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 71 | 68 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 68 | 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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