Tunnels Beach has no other spot on this map within 40 km of it. straight-line distance
When it fills in
No onset time is published for this spot.
The wind
Direction
Strength
Forecast
Month by month
- Jan13
- Feb32
- Mar24
- Apr24
- May14
- Jun28
- Jul31
- Aug23
- Sep13
- Oct10
- Nov31
- Dec29
per cent of the month at force 4 or more
- 7Jan25°
- 10Feb25°
- 9Mar24°
- 9Apr25°
- 8May26°
- 10Jun26°
- 11Jul27°
- 10Aug27°
- 9Sep27°
- 8Oct27°
- 10Nov27°
- 9Dec26°
avg knots per month · water °C below · season highlighted
| Month | Force 4+ | Knots | From | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13% | 7.2 kt | NE | 21.7°C | 24.8°C |
| Feb | 32% | 9.5 kt | E | 21.4°C | 24.5°C |
| Mar | 24% | 8.5 kt | E | 21.9°C | 24.2°C |
| Apr | 24% | 9.2 kt | E | 22.3°C | 24.7°C |
| May | 14% | 8.3 kt | E | 23.1°C | 25.7°C |
| Jun | 28% | 9.6 kt | E | 24°C | 26.3°C |
| Jul | 31% | 10.6 kt | E | 24.5°C | 26.6°C |
| Aug | 23% | 9.8 kt | E | 25°C | 27°C |
| Sep | 13% | 9 kt | E | 25.2°C | 27.2°C |
| Oct | 10% | 8.2 kt | E | 24.6°C | 27.3°C |
| Nov | 31% | 9.5 kt | E | 23.4°C | 26.7°C |
| Dec | 29% | 8.7 kt | E | 22.6°C | 25.7°C |
modelled
A weather model's cell over this place, not a station on it. Good for comparing places, weaker for one beach.
Modelled from weather reanalysis on a 10–25 km grid (2022-2024), not a ground station: reliable for trade and synoptic winds, understates thermal sea breezes and valley winds. The typical daily max and the direction are columns of the table above, month by month. Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
ERA5 reanalysis grid point (modelled) · Open-Meteo historical weather API — ECMWF ERA5/ERA5-Land reanalysis, not a ground station · 2022-2024
The water
Type
sea
Your level
The record rates the levels and says nothing more about what this spot asks of a rider.
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
No school names this spot
Nobody has been recorded teaching or running a boat here.
On your own
Room to launch is not rated
Somewhere else
No neighbour on record
No other spot in the atlas sits within reach of this one.
Launch
Access from Haena Beach Park or one of the small public paths near Tunnels. The exact rigging area is not documented.
Rider tips
- Park at Haena Beach Park or one of the small public access paths near Tunnels; there is not much space.
- Come with a directional. This is reef and surf, not a freeride beach.
- Skip the session unless you already ride waves over reef at expert level.
- Get the wind direction from someone who rides Kauai; no season or working direction is published for Tunnels.
Photos
FAQ
Is Tunnels Beach suitable for beginners?
No, it is an expert-only kiting location given its reef, surf and exposure.
What hazards should riders know about?
Hazards include the reef, strong surf, and limited parking at the access points near Haena Beach Park.
Last updated: August 2026