Tunnels Beach (Makua)

Poor to Fair

Haena, Kauai, HI

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

Updated 22m ago·refreshes every 2h

Today

Poor to Fair
Generated 10h 22m ago

Tunnels Beach (Makua) is experiencing poor to fair conditions today with an elevated surf advisory in effect as waves are running 4–5 ft. The primary challenge is the swell size, though the 5.8 mph ENE cross-shore wind is a secondary factor. The estimated visibility currently is 15-20 ft, with minimal impact from the 0.01 inches of rainfall. The water temp is 81 with the air at 72.

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Elevated Surf likely

Wind

NESW
ENE 6 mph
Cross-Shore
24-hour wind Now · 6:22 PM
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a

Surf and Swell

Surf Est.
4–5 ft
Breaking wave height
HeightPeriodDir4.4 ft13sNW 321°4.1 ft8sE 87°0.6 ft13sS 187°

Estimated Visibility

~15-20ft
Estimate based on swell, runoff and forecast clarity at site

Rainfall

Minimal impact
0.03in / 24h
0.09" in last 72 hours

Temperature

81°
Water
73°
Air
40%
Cloud Cover

Tide · HST

0.2ft
at 6:30 PM · hover to scrub
State: Falling
Next low at 9:26 PM
1.6ft
0.7ft
0.8ft
-0.1ft
12a
6a
12p
6p
12a
Low 0.7 ft @ 11:31 AMHigh 1.6 ft @ 4:44 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.