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Tunnels Beach (Makua)

Poor to Fair

Haena, Kauai, HI

Updated 19m ago·Data from Storm Glass·refreshes every 2h
Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions
AI Spot Summary

Tunnels Beach (Makua) is experiencing poor to fair conditions today primarily driven by a 3-4 ft swell that is impacting the nearshore area. While the 9.1 mph ENE cross-shore wind is the most favorable factor, the recent 0.15 in of rainfall may cause minor runoff near the reef. The estimated visibility currently is 20-30 ft. The water temp is around 77 with the air at 74.

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Wind

NESW
ENE 10 mph
Cross-Shore
24-hour wind Now · 12:19 PM
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a

Surf and Swell

Surf Est.
3–4 ft
Breaking wave height
HeightPeriodDir5.7 ft8sENE 64°1.7 ft12sNW 311°0.6 ft14sWSW 239°

Estimated Visibility

~20-30ft
Estimate based on swell, runoff and forecast clarity at site

Rainfall

Minimal impact
0.14in / 24h
0.34" in last 72 hours

Temperature

77°
Water
75°
Air
85%
Cloud Cover

Tide · HST

0.4ft
at 12:15 PM · hover to scrub
State: Rising
Next high at 5:55 PM
0.4ft
0.6ft
0.2ft
1.5ft
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a
Low 0.4 ft @ 1:05 AMHigh 0.6 ft @ 4:56 AM

Site Notes

Summer only — large north and northwest swells (Oct–Apr) make this site dangerous with powerful currents. Best May–Sep on flat, calm days. Sandy entry with the reef stretching well offshore; limited parking.