Tunnels Beach at a Glance
Tunnels Beach is a postcard-perfect, two-mile stretch of
golden sand fringed with ironwood trees and tropical
palms. Offshore, the fabled Bali Hai provides an amazing
view.
Tunnels Beach is unique for having an inner and an outer
reef. About an eighth of a mile offshore is a half-moon
shaped reef. This is the inner reef and it is shallow.
This is usually where families with kids and novice
snorkelers, while advanced divers and snorkelers explore
the outer reef, which has more lava tubes, arches, and
coral formations. Divers may chance upon white-tipped
sharks resting among the lava tubes, but this is a very
rare chance. A wide channel comes between the two reefs.
For snorkelers, there are two areas they should refrain
from swimming into. One is swimming close to the lava
tubes, as they may end up being stuck among the tubes.
Two, snorkelers should not swim close to the shore to
view the corals there or they may end getting cuts and
bruises from the sharp corals and sea urchins.
It’s not just the snorkelers and divers that are
attracted to Tunnels Beach. Past the outer reef, surfs
get high enough for a surf ride. Surfers and
kiteboarders are often seen on this part of the beach.
Tunnels Beach in Bullet Points
- Good beach for snorkeling, diving and surfing
- Has an inner reef and an outer reef
Tunnels Beach Facilities (top)
- Showers
- Restrooms
- Picnic tables
- Parking
Tunnels Beach Water Activities
- Swimming
- Snorkeling
- Surfing
- Kitesurfing
Tunnels Beach Driving Directions / Location
From Hanalei, take Highway 560. A little past Mile
Marker 8, take a right on a small dirt road. The road
leads to Tunnel Beach. Park along the road where it is
marked so.
Address: 560 Kuhio Highway, Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii 96714
Tunnels Beach Map (top)
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Tunnels Beach Weather (top)
Now
79°F
Windchill:
79°F
Mostly Cloudy
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Location: Hanalei, HI, US
Wind: 15 mph E
Humidity: 74%
Visibility: 0.1 mi
Pressure: 29.97 in falling
Sunrise: 6:44 am
Sunset: 5:57 pm
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Sat
Hi: 86°F
Low: 61°F
Scattered Showers
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Sun
Hi: 88°F
Low: 63°F
Scattered Showers
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Tunnels Beach Photos (click to enlarge)
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Tunnels Beach Reviews and Comments
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Safety Tip
Whatever beach in Hawaii you visit, please have in mind that the ocean can
be very dangerous. Never turn your back against the waves and watch out for underwater
currents and always check the surf conditions. Pay attention to signs posted on
the beach. If you are not sure about the conditions, ask the lifeguards (if any
on the beach). Please
click here to
read more about ocean safety in Hawaii.
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