Twilight Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 28 Apr 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
18.4° 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 (Apr 28) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Twilight Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 28th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 22s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 1st May)8ft (2.4m) 15s

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 Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
22
0.9
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
2.4
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1346
1144
712
553
680
949
1007
1086
1256
2653
2155
1754
1496
1247
1654
1684
1432
1063
778
618
591
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
30
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
SSE
15
ENE
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
7:00PM2.28m
7:14AM2.39m
7:43PM2.37m
7:54AM2.43m
8:22PM2.45m
8:32AM2.45m
8:58PM2.50m
9:08AM2.45m
9:34PM2.52m
9:43AM2.42m
10:09PM2.50m
10:20AM2.37m
10:46PM2.45m
Low Tide
12:47PM0.38m
1:04AM0.45m
1:30PM0.30m
1:49AM0.40m
2:09PM0.24m
2:29AM0.36m
2:45PM0.21m
3:06AM0.35m
3:20PM0.21m
3:43AM0.36m
3:55PM0.24m
4:19AM0.40m
4:31PM0.30m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
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7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
7:05
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5:51
5:50
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
Temp °C
17
18
17
19
19
18
18
19
17
17
16
16
17
17
16
16
16
15
15
15
16
15
16
16
18
18
17
16
17
14
12
11
12
14
13
14
14
14
14
14
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.1
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
2.4
SW
15
2.3
SW
14
2.1
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SW
16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
Energy kJ
1346
1144
712
455
361
949
1007
1086
1256
2653
2155
1754
1496
1247
1654
1684
1432
1063
778
618
591
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
12
0.3
N
12
0.4
SW
24
0.8
SW
22
0.9
SW
20
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SSW
12
0.2
N
11
0.5
S
8
0.2
N
15
0.7
NE
8
0.2
N
14
0.7
NE
9
0.7
NE
9
0.4
NE
11
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
Energy kJ
26
25
142
553
680
217
215
424
419
9
29
17
68
16
79
79
29
71
46
23
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
17
0.1
SW
18
0.3
N
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
11
0.8
NE
8
0.3
N
11
0.2
S
9
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
14
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.3
S
6
Energy kJ
23
12
22
66
56
134
142
77
21
6
11
8
8
2
15
13
13
2
10
10
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.7
NE
7
1.5
E
5
1.3
E
5
1.1
E
7
0.9
SE
4
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
ESE
4
0.5
ESE
4
0.9
NE
9
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
12
76
54
98
70
131
23
111
13
7
128
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
83
83
5
5
5
0
0
5
5
0
5
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
4
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
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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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