Tunnels (Makua)
Kauai · United States
Reef breakgood for advanced surfers
Powerful wave over the reef's edge on winter north swell. Best wind — S.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Reef break |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | north |
| Working swell | from northwest — northeast |
| Coordinates | 22.224, -159.56 |
FAQ
Is Tunnels (Makua) good for beginners?
Tunnels (Makua) is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Tunnels (Makua) today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#kauai/tunnels-kauai. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Kauai
- Hanalei Bay — Reef point and beach break in a bay, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Kalihiwai — Reef point, right-hander, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Kealia Beach — Beach break, beginners and intermediates
- Wailua — Beach break at a river mouth, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Kalapaki Bay — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates