Twilight Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 02 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 Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 14s 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 3rd May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 3rd May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 10th May)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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 morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Sat
9
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2017
1491
1290
790
618
473
363
382
336
410
371
404
728
809
1039
886
837
656
549
355
443
Wind (km/h)
15
E
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
N
20
N
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:34PM2.52m
9:43AM2.42m
10:09PM2.50m
10:20AM2.37m
10:46PM2.45m
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
Low Tide
3:43AM0.36m
3:55PM0.24m
4:19AM0.40m
4:31PM0.30m
4:57AM0.47m
5:08PM0.38m
5:36AM0.55m
5:48PM0.47m
6:19AM0.64m
6:31PM0.56m
7:07AM0.72m
7:20PM0.65m
8:02AM0.77m
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7:05
7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
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5:45
5:44
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
Temp °C
17
18
18
18
18
18
18
19
18
18
20
19
19
20
19
19
19
19
18
19
19
14
15
14
14
15
15
17
17
16
16
19
18
19
20
19
20
18
18
18
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
1
NE
9
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
13
Energy kJ
2017
1491
1290
790
618
473
363
382
170
410
371
404
728
809
1039
886
837
656
549
355
330
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
9
0.9
NE
9
0.4
NNE
11
0.9
NE
8
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
NE
10
0.2
SSE
4
0.9
SW
14
0.2
N
10
0.8
N
6
0.6
NE
10
0.2
N
10
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
10
0.2
WSW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
Energy kJ
126
129
45
120
4
2
24
2
336
7
51
74
8
89
132
44
63
98
161
266
443
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
12
0.2
SSE
4
0.6
NE
9
0.1
N
15
0.1
SW
24
0.2
N
13
0.2
WSW
22
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.5
NE
8
0.3
NE
10
0.2
N
11
Energy kJ
4
2
10
11
3
1
65
4
22
14
46
13
11
11
32
16
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
1.3
ENE
9
0.5
E
4
1.1
ENE
8
1
NE
9
1
NE
7
1
NE
9
0.8
NE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.3
E
3
0.8
N
6
0.9
NNE
7
0.7
N
6
0.7
N
6
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
N
4
1.3
N
5
1.6
NNW
6
Energy kJ
10
29
262
7
177
148
107
170
63
122
2
54
84
39
39
105
96
94
33
97
166
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
5
5
5
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
4
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
2
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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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