Tunnels Beach (Makua)

Fair

Haena, Kauai, HI

Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions

Updated 49m ago·refreshes every 2h

Today

Fair
Generated 8h 49m ago

Tunnels Beach (Makua) is experiencing fair conditions today with 2-3 ft surf and an 8.7 mph NE cross-onshore wind. Minimal rainfall of 0.04 inches means runoff is not a significant concern for water clarity. The estimated visibility currently is 30-40 ft. The water temp is around 80 with the air at 73.

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Wind

NESW
ENE 9 mph
Cross-Shore
24-hour wind Now · 4:49 PM
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a

Surf and Swell

Surf Est.
1–2 ft
Breaking wave height
HeightPeriodDir4.0 ft7sE 85°1.0 ft8sNNE 24°0.9 ft8sNW 306°

Estimated Visibility

~30-40ft
Estimate based on swell, runoff and forecast clarity at site

Rainfall

Minimal impact
0.02in / 24h
0.12" in last 72 hours

Temperature

80°
Water
79°
Air
12%
Cloud Cover

Tide · HST

1.4ft
at 4:45 PM · hover to scrub
State: Falling
Next low at 9:28 PM
0.8ft
0.0ft
1.6ft
0.3ft
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a
Low 0.0 ft @ 8:00 AMHigh 0.8 ft @ 2:10 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.