Surf Forecasts:
Tunnels surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 662 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SSW 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 29) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tunnels in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 3.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tunnels over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, keeping it in feet and Fahrenheit. Let's be honest, the next week or so is a bust. Small surf and a stiff easterly cross-off breeze are ruining any chance of clean waves. From Sunday, July 26th, right through the first week of August, we're looking at tiny swell—dropping to around 2 feet—with weak energy readings in the 50-80 range. Not worth the paddle.
There is one brief window on Wednesday, July 29th. The afternoon goes glassy with a light breeze from the ENE at just 3 mph. The swell is a tiny 2 feet from the SSW, with a 13-second period and energy climbing to 208. It's small and clean, but you might get a knee-high roller if you're keen.
The real payoff comes on Sunday, August 9th. The morning brings a 3-foot SSW swell with a 16-second period and solid 411 energy. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the ENE, keeping it clean. The afternoon gets even better with a light SSE cross-off at 6 mph and 400 energy. Then Monday, August 10th, has a moderate offshore from the east, with the same 3-foot SSW swell and 443 energy. That’s the best stretch: clean, chest-to-shoulder high groundswell. It's more than a week out, so it's a hopeful call, but if it lines up, Tunnels will be on.
Water temp is about normal for the season. So, it's a long wait, but that second Sunday and Monday look like the real deal. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 662 | 463 | 452 | 333 | 288 | 284 | 213 | 189 | 192 | 195 | 125 | 133 | 173 | 239 | 207 | 175 | 206 | 239 | 176 |
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 | cross-on | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:31AM0.27m | 2:28PM0.74m | 1:20AM0.28m | 2:59PM0.76m | 2:01AM0.30m | 3:28PM0.77m | 2:40AM0.32m | 3:54PM0.76m | 3:21AM0.34m | 4:19PM0.75m | 4:03AM0.37m | 4:42PM0.71m | 4:50AM0.40m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.25m | 6:29AM0.08m | 10:03PM0.23m | 7:11AM0.05m | 10:19PM0.23m | 7:49AM0.04m | 10:37PM0.22m | 8:25AM0.04m | 10:56PM0.21m | 9:00AM0.07m | 11:15PM0.19m | 9:35AM0.11m | 11:35PM0.18m | ||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 7:10 | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 662 | 463 | 452 | 333 | 288 | 284 | 591 | 799 | 1144 | 1665 | 1359 | 697 | 172 | 230 | 138 | 166 | 153 | 239 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | N 7 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 37 | 106 | 153 | 203 | 236 | 284 | 213 | 189 | 192 | 195 | 125 | 133 | 104 | 239 | 173 | 175 | 206 | 106 | 72 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 15 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | NNE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | SW 21 | SSW 15 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | ENE 16 | ENE 15 | W 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 42 | 36 | 21 | 8 | 22 | 39 | 10 | 10 | — | 18 | 74 | 75 | 173 | 154 | 207 | 51 | 47 | 1 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | — | — | SE 3 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 505 | 452 | 450 | 352 | 215 | 215 | 151 | 154 | 147 | 121 | — | — | 2 | — | 199 | 214 | 263 | 473 | 586 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 68 | 68 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 57 | 55 | 27 | 27 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 69 |
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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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