Twilight Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 09 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
18.5° 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 3.5m 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 13s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
!
!
!
1
3
4
4
5
!
5
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
10
2
WSW
12
2.3
SW
13
3
WSW
15
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SW
14
2
SW
18
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
878
1236
1778
3410
4915
4605
5659
5115
3663
3201
2760
1819
1619
1323
1868
2546
5283
3373
2203
1704
1116
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
W
35
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
15
S
15
S
15
SSW
15
SE
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
5
ESE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
7:13AM2.53m
7:48PM2.57m
Low Tide
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
1:31PM0.10m
1:55AM0.24m
clear
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
5
3
1
1
Temp °C
18
17
16
17
17
17
17
17
16
16
16
16
16
17
17
17
17
16
16
16
14
16
15
14
12
12
13
14
15
14
14
13
13
12
14
15
15
14
15
14
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
WNW
10
2
WSW
12
2.4
W
12
3
WSW
15
0.7
NE
12
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
13
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
878
1236
1599
3410
147
4605
5659
5115
3663
3201
2760
1819
1619
1323
1868
1814
5283
3373
2203
1704
1116
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.9
W
10
1.6
SW
16
0.9
NE
12
0.6
W
13
0.5
NE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
11
0.3
ENE
11
0.2
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.5
SW
26
0.9
SW
24
1.3
SW
21
2
SW
18
0.5
NE
8
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
503
740
1194
220
126
63
47
23
22
10
20
9
329
928
1610
2546
35
454
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
13
1
NE
12
1.1
NE
13
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
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
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
N
10
0.6
NE
9
0.5
S
7
Energy kJ
286
300
380
9
3
13
11
11
10
9
9
9
8
8
61
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
11
3.5
SW
15
0.6
ESE
3
0.9
E
4
0.8
ENE
9
Energy kJ
1778
1015
4915
7
23
96
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
4
5
5
2
5
4
4
4
Distance (km)
28
28
89
89
101
42
7
7
7
7
7
7
15
0
5
0
15
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
6
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
9
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
9
6
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
8
7
6
5
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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