Tunnels Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° N 157.29° W

Issued: 1 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tunnels sea temperature is
26.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


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 3.0m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (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.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards.

Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – it's a pretty grim stretch ahead. The data shows a long, flat spell before we even get a whisper of anything worth paddling out for. The first solid recommendation doesn't pop up until Wednesday, July 15th, so that's over a week of waiting from the start. For the first week and a half, wave heights are tiny, generally under 3 ft, and the wind is a stubborn cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at 18 to 22 mph. That wind is just messy for what little bump there is. The combined swell energy is mostly in the low-to-mid hundreds, but it's all weak and unorganised. We've got a lot of "poor surf conditions" on the cards.

Let's talk about the one bright spot we *might* get. The standout here is Tunnels, and it's a late call. We're looking at Wednesday, July 15th and into the following weekend. The swell starts to show a bit of life with a SSW pulse around 2 ft but a very long period of 18 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, even if it's not huge. The combined energy climbs into the moderate-to-strong range, reading 480 and then 573 on the Wednesday afternoon. The wind eases a touch to 18 mph, still cross-off from the ENE. For a break like Tunnels, which is exposed to the SW, this long-period groundswell should wrap in nicely. The water’s a warm 80°, which is about average for this time of year, so no wetsuit dramas.

Now, that small size and clean, cross-off wind is actually what you want for quality at a place like Tunnels. It's not going to be big, but the shape should be there. Keep in mind, when you get a period that long, the sets can be a bit inconsistent, but the waves that do come will have plenty of push. It’s listed as fairly consistent, which is good. Also, be aware the crowds are noted as "often", so expect some company for those clean lines.

Later in the run, towards July 20th and 21st, we see a bit of a rebound. The wind backs off to a gentle breeze from the East (9 mph), which is a nice change. The swell is still small, around 3-3 ft from the S/SSW at 13-14 seconds, but the lighter wind and clean conditions give us some "marginal" but rideable options. It's nothing to set the world on fire, but if you're desperate for a surf after that long wait, it'll be the best chance for a quick paddle on a longboard. The energy is moderate, reading 434 on the Monday morning.

So, to sum it up: expect a quiet, wind-affected start for over a week. The one true standout is the long-period groundswell arriving around July 15th at Tunnels, offering clean, fun waves for intermediate surfers despite the small size. After that, things improve slightly with lighter winds but stay small. It's a waiting game.

Stay patient.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.3
W
14
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
397
376
350
269
250
247
189
178
113
112
75
71
37
184
218
316
309
376
367
353
326
Wind (km/h)
40
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State
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
7:03PM0.54m
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
Low Tide
2:37AM0.13m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:15
7:14
7:14
7:14
7:14
7:14
7:14
7:14
 mm
Temp °C
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
25
Feels °C
21
22
21
22
21
22
22
23
23
22
23
24
24
23
23
23
24
23
24
23
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
1.6
NE
8
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
Energy kJ
397
376
350
269
250
247
189
178
113
112
75
71
28
184
218
316
309
276
367
353
326
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
18
0.4
SE
7
0.2
S
16
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
0.3
W
14
0.3
W
14
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
12
0.4
W
13
0.9
SW
16
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
Energy kJ
9
7
4
4
4
6
15
21
15
14
35
37
43
44
44
54
376
47
28
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
15
0.1
SE
8
0.2
S
15
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
W
13
0.4
W
14
0.4
W
14
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
12
0.3
W
16
Energy kJ
4
4
3
3
5
4
17
2
17
45
23
30
63
57
39
39
27
26
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
NE
7
2.3
ENE
7
2.3
NE
7
2.5
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.8
NE
7
3
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
2.3
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.2
NE
7
2.2
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
2.2
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.7
ENE
7
Energy kJ
566
538
569
620
372
340
807
289
320
353
274
530
320
403
424
460
269
503
318
320
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
69
68
68
68
69
68
68
71
71
71
71
68
68
68
68
68
69
68
68
68
68
Best forecast wave conditions in Molokai
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
1
3
2
1
1
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
6
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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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