Twilight Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 NZST
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Twilight Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Twilight Beach sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Twilight Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Twilight Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 5th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 12th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
0
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
3
WSW
12
3.5
W
13
4
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
12
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
382
336
404
428
404
803
788
949
726
632
614
387
451
2518
3785
6084
2831
5656
4631
4860
6676
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
15
WSW
20
W
25
WSW
30
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:57AM2.29m
11:24PM2.37m
11:35AM2.20m
00:05AM2.28m
12:18PM2.10m
00:50AM2.19m
1:05PM2.00m
1:41AM2.12m
2:01PM1.94m
2:38AM2.09m
3:06PM1.92m
3:38AM2.11m
4:12PM1.97m
Low Tide
5:08PM0.38m
5:36AM0.55m
5:48PM0.47m
6:19AM0.64m
6:31PM0.56m
7:07AM0.72m
7:20PM0.65m
8:02AM0.77m
8:16PM0.71m
9:02AM0.76m
9:17PM0.73m
10:04AM0.69m
10:19PM0.69m
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
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7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
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5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
16
5
1
Temp °C
18
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
19
19
19
18
18
17
17
17
17
17
16
15
17
17
18
18
17
18
18
18
17
16
16
16
17
16
14
11
11
13
13
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
14
1
NE
9
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.5
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
2.5
WSW
12
2.5
SW
16
4
WSW
13
2.3
SW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
Energy kJ
382
162
404
428
404
803
788
949
726
632
614
387
451
2116
3090
6084
2216
5656
4631
4860
6676
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
9
0.9
SW
14
0.2
NNE
10
0.6
NE
8
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
13
0.2
WSW
22
0.2
N
13
0.4
SW
20
0.7
NE
11
0.9
NE
12
1
N
7
1
NE
12
1.1
NE
13
0.9
NE
12
0.7
NE
12
0.6
NE
12
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
Energy kJ
166
336
9
49
9
7
14
46
13
102
125
205
86
286
369
216
147
110
49
31
30
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
15
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSW
22
0.1
SW
22
0.2
N
12
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.9
NE
12
0.9
SW
17
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
Energy kJ
2
1
8
8
4
22
46
18
12
98
162
248
470
9
14
11
11
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
3
0.5
E
3
1
NE
9
0.7
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
1
NNE
8
1
NNE
10
1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
10
1
NNE
11
1.1
N
5
1.6
N
6
1.4
WNW
8
3
WSW
12
3.5
W
13
3.5
WSW
12
Energy kJ
3
5
162
45
108
150
200
204
192
234
59
166
238
2518
3785
2831
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
1
1
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
4
0
4
4
4
4
625
662
28
28
28
101
101
28
89
66
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
5
6
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
2
3
3
4
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
5
5
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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Information about the Twilight Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Twilight Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Twilight Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Twilight Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Twilight Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Twilight Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Northland? If you are looking for accommodation near Twilight Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Northland, consider staying in Houhora which is 49 km (30 miles) away.

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