Tunnels Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.15° N 157.29° W

Tunnels Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 10 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 10 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM.

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.


Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what Tunnels has on offer over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – this is going to be a real test of patience.

We’ve got a long, quiet patch to start. From Friday the 10th right through until the morning of Monday the 21st, it’s pretty much a surf desert. The energy is there, but the wind is just relentless. A constant cross-off shore breeze from the ENE at 22-30 mph is making a mess of things, and the wave heights are hovering around a weak 1-3 ft with poor surf conditions flagged every day. The combined swell energy (151 to 595) is mostly moderate, but it doesn’t matter when it’s blown out. The water is a warm 79°, which is about normal for this time of year. Honestly, if you’re a kiter, this setup might get you excited, but for a paddle surfer? Forget it.

Things finally start to look up on Tuesday the 21st. The wind eases right back, shifting to a light offshore breeze from the East at just 12 mph. Finally, some clean conditions! The swell is still small, only 2 ft from the South with a 14-second period, but moderate energy (309) and clean conditions mean there’s a chance for a few decent ones. Tunnels is a fairly consistent spot, so even a small groundswell from the south can line up nicely on the exposed SW-facing reef. The crowd situation here can get busy though, so prepare to share.

Wednesday the 22nd morning looks like the real highlight of the outlook. We’ve got a light, gentle offshore from the East at 9 mph – glassy and clean. The swell holds at 2 ft from the South with a 13-second period, and the energy is solid (258). This is your window. The easterly offshore wind is spot-on for Tunnels, and with a long-period S swell wrapping in, it should offer some nice, shapely rides for intermediate surfers. Don’t sleep on it, because after that, the wind starts to build again.

From Thursday the 23rd onwards, we’re back to strong cross-off winds and messy conditions, despite the swell size creeping up to 3 ft with super long 18-21 second periods. The energy numbers (414 to 736) look impressive, but with that blasting wind, it won’t translate into good surf. That’s a shame, because a long period SSW swell would normally be epic here.

So, the call is clear: don’t bother until the morning of Tuesday the 21st. Your best bet is Wednesday the 22nd morning. It’s a small window, but when it’s clean and offshore, Tunnels can still throw a surprise.

Stay keen,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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S
12
0.3
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14
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19
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SSW
18
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SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
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14
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17
0.6
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18
0.7
W
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
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14
0.7
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
37
184
218
316
362
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367
353
326
272
208
191
232
261
224
218
314
206
261
158
Wind (km/h)
35
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35
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35
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30
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35
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25
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30
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:11PM0.76m
10:50PM0.28m
1:57PM0.83m
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
Low Tide
9:29PM0.28m
5:45AM0.01m
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
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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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