Tunnels Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° N 157.29° W

Tunnels Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tunnels sea temperature is
26.3° 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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SW swell with 434 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 0.9m 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 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 15th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
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. Let’s break down what’s coming for Tunnels.

We’ve got a slow start. The first real chance of a session doesn’t show up until Wednesday afternoon, 15 July. Before that, Sunday the 12th through Tuesday the 14th is all poor conditions. Small swell around 3 to 3 feet, cross-off winds from the ENE at 15 to 22 mph, just messy. Not worth paddling out.

Wednesday afternoon the 15th gives us a flicker. The wind goes light offshore from the East, and the surf cleans up. Swell is a touch over 2 feet from the West with a 15-second period. Combined energy is moderate at 421. Tunnels likes a bit more SW in the angle, but with offshore wind and that long period, you’ll find some peeling lines. It’s a marginal call – you’ll need to work the tide – but it’s your first real go.

Thursday the 16th steps back. Morning is marginal, and the afternoon brings a longer 17-second swell from the SSW, but the wind goes cross-off and the surf quality drops to poor.

Now, the long-range forecast from Wednesday 22 July through Saturday 26 July is the real story. This is still a ways out, so keep an open mind.

On Wednesday the 22nd, the swell period is a massive 24 seconds – very long, groundswell. Swell height is only around 2 to 2 feet from the SSW, but that period is crazy. Combined energy is 600-696. Winds are cross-off from the ENE, so the ocean will be clean. That long of a period on a reef like Tunnels could produce some long, lined-up waves, but it’s still dialed in.

Thursday the 23rd holds energy readings of 824-890, with a 20-21 second period. Swell stays around 3 feet from the SSW. Winds still cross-off. This could shape up nicely.

Friday the 24th keeps the 3-foot swell from the SSW, period drops to 17-18 seconds, but the energy stays up, especially Friday afternoon at 920.

Saturday the 25th is your standout. The morning offers a 3-foot swell from the South with a 20-second period and energy of 861. Then the afternoon bumps to a 3-foot South swell, 19-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1068 – that’s strong. Winds are cross-off from the ENE. For Tunnels, a South swell hits the reef well. The period is long, giving the waves real power and shape. That afternoon on Saturday the 25th is the one to aim for.

Sunday the 26th still has a 3 to 4-foot swell from the South with 16-17 second periods and energy in the 650-750 range. It’s still surfable, but Saturday looks cleaner and more powerful.

Overall, the first week is a write-off. Your first chance is Wednesday the 15th for a small, clean session. The real action, if it holds, is from Wednesday the 22nd through Saturday the 26th, with Saturday the 25th afternoon being the best bet. Tunnels gets crowded, so plan accordingly.

Water temp is pretty normal for July, no major swings.

Keep your eyes on the charts, and I’ll see you out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat night, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
00:24AM0.26m
2:42PM0.87m
1:33AM0.27m
3:24PM0.89m
2:31AM0.28m
4:04PM0.88m
3:27AM0.31m
4:42PM0.84m
4:24AM0.34m
5:16PM0.78m
5:24AM0.37m
5:46PM0.70m
6:31AM0.40m
6:11PM0.62m
Low Tide
9:51PM0.24m
6:39AM-0.02m
10:21PM0.21m
7:30AM-0.04m
10:52PM0.20m
8:20AM-0.03m
11:23PM0.19m
9:07AM0.00m
11:53PM0.18m
9:53AM0.06m
00:23AM0.17m
10:40AM0.15m
00:52AM0.16m
11:29AM0.24m
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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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