Twilight Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 08 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
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore 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 Monday (May 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 11th 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

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
!
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4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
2.1
WNW
10
3
W
11
2.5
SW
16
3
WSW
12
2.2
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.4
SW
18
2.2
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
632
492
499
817
2513
3483
2689
2083
4932
6254
6001
4735
3663
3003
2103
1583
1970
1735
1408
1261
2414
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
30
N
20
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
S
10
ESE
20
E
20
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:05PM2.00m
1:41AM2.12m
2:01PM1.94m
2:38AM2.09m
3:06PM1.92m
3:38AM2.11m
4:12PM1.97m
4:37AM2.18m
5:14PM2.08m
5:32AM2.28m
6:09PM2.24m
6:24AM2.41m
7:00PM2.41m
Low Tide
7:20PM0.65m
8:02AM0.77m
8:16PM0.71m
9:02AM0.76m
9:17PM0.73m
10:04AM0.69m
10:19PM0.69m
11:02AM0.56m
11:18PM0.61m
11:54AM0.41m
00:13AM0.49m
12:44PM0.24m
1:05AM0.36m
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
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5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
5
6
5
2
1
Temp °C
19
19
19
18
16
16
18
17
17
17
16
16
16
16
15
17
17
17
16
16
15
16
16
16
15
13
11
13
12
13
14
12
12
13
13
12
13
13
13
13
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.4
N
7
2.1
WNW
10
1
NE
12
2.5
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
2.2
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.2
SW
13
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
2.2
SW
16
Energy kJ
632
492
184
817
300
3483
1418
2083
4932
6254
6001
4735
3663
3003
2103
1583
1970
1735
1408
1261
2414
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
11
0.3
SW
20
1.1
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
0.9
SW
17
1
NE
13
0.9
NE
12
0.7
NE
12
0.5
NE
12
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.3
ENE
11
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.4
SW
26
0.8
SW
24
1.1
SW
21
1.3
SW
19
1.4
SW
18
0.9
NE
10
Energy kJ
92
60
499
553
470
331
220
147
66
48
31
23
11
10
10
170
661
1015
1322
1241
142
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
20
0.2
W
10
0.7
NE
12
0.9
NE
13
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.4
WSW
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.3
NE
10
1
NE
10
1
NE
10
0.4
NE
11
Energy kJ
63
8
132
286
9
10
9
59
13
11
11
10
9
9
9
2
2
16
188
188
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
N
5
1.9
N
6
1.4
WNW
8
3
W
11
2.5
W
12
3
WSW
12
3
WSW
10
1.6
E
5
1.4
E
5
1.5
E
5
1.3
SE
5
0.9
SE
4
0.8
SE
4
Energy kJ
94
258
237
2513
1934
2689
1699
126
85
98
79
31
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
419
623
28
28
76
89
101
108
89
15
7
7
7
7
0
0
27
5
5
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
2
5
5
4
4
7
4
6
4
7
5
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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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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