Tunnels Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° N 157.29° W

Tunnels Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunnels sea temperature is
26.7° C
0.5° 

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


Tunnels surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 687 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with S 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 2PM. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Wed 29th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 2PM (Wed 29th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into what’s happening out there.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking flat and pretty average for most of this 16-day run. We’ve got one break in the mix, Tunnels, which is an exposed spot, but the swell energy coming in is mostly in the moderate range, between 56 and 854 on the combined energy scale. The water temp is sitting at a pretty normal 80°, so no shock there for this time of year.

We kick things off Thursday the 23rd of July with a small, weak SSW groundswell – about 2ft with a long 20-second period. That long period means the waves will have some push and shape, but the energy is just not there. The wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 22 mph, which keeps things clean. Still, this is only marginal surf, and the crowds are often an issue here, so expect some company for what’s on offer.

Friday the 24th is more of the same – 3ft SSW swell, still with a long period around 17 to 18 seconds. The wind stays fresh and cross-off. It’s clean but small. Honestly, for an intermediate surfer, you might get a couple of fun ones if you’re patient, but it’s not blowing anyone’s mind.

Saturday the 25th edges up just slightly – 3ft SSW swell by the afternoon, period dropping to 18 seconds. Still cross-off from the ENE at 19 mph. Clean, but the energy is moderate. Again, nothing to get excited about.

From Sunday the 26th onward, things really start to fizzle. We get a stretch of poor surf conditions that runs for over a week. The swell drops into the 2ft to 3ft range, periods shorten, and the energy drops below 500. The winds stay moderate to fresh and cross-off, but the waves are just too weak. From Tuesday the 28th to Tuesday the 4th of August, the combined energy dips below 200, hitting as low as 56. This is a real dry spell.

Even the start of August is grim. The 5th and 6th see tiny 1ft to 2ft swells, with energy struggling to break 180. The wind stays moderate and cross-off, but there’s nothing to ride.

Finally, on Friday the 7th of August, we get a little flicker. A 1ft SSW swell with a period of 13 seconds, but the wind drops to a light 6 mph from the NE – the lightest wind of the whole period. It’s clean, but the wave comment just says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s about as exciting as it gets. The energy is only 115.

So what’s the best on offer? Honestly, the standout window is the first three days – Thursday the 23rd through Saturday the 25th of July. The swell direction is SSW, which is not the optimum SW for Tunnels, but the long periods (17-20 seconds) will give you some grunt, and the clean cross-off wind is a major positive. The size hovers around 2ft to 3ft. It’s small but rideable for intermediates. For advanced surfers, there’s just not enough push. Beginners will be fine in this small stuff.

After that, it’s a long, flat gap until that very ordinary Friday on the 7th. No standouts in the second week – it’s all tiny, weak, and forgettable. Forecasts can change, but right now, don’t get your hopes up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
20
1
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
19
1
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18
0.9
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16
0.9
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0.8
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0.8
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0.8
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0.7
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0.7
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0.7
S
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
395
616
448
428
298
502
677
662
463
452
333
288
284
213
189
181
195
125
123
131
Wind (km/h)
35
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30
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35
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35
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30
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30
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35
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35
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35
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25
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NE
35
NE
30
NNE
20
N
25
S
20
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
1:20PM0.68m
11:02PM0.26m
1:56PM0.71m
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
Low Tide
4:46AM0.12m
10:16PM0.26m
5:41AM0.10m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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