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Twilight Beach Surf Forecast
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Twilight Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s 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 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | |
3299 | 2959 | 3688 | 2062 | 1734 | 2180 | 2123 | 4800 | 2839 | 1624 | 1480 | 919 | 809 | 734 | 480 | 607 | 865 | 489 | 346 | 331 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:14PM2.08m | 5:32AM2.28m | 6:09PM2.24m | 6:24AM2.41m | 7:00PM2.41m | 7:13AM2.53m | 7:48PM2.57m | 8:02AM2.62m | 8:35PM2.70m | 8:50AM2.68m | 9:23PM2.78m | 9:39AM2.68m | 10:11PM2.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:02AM0.56m | 11:18PM0.61m | 11:54AM0.41m | 00:13AM0.49m | 12:44PM0.24m | 1:05AM0.36m | 1:31PM0.10m | 1:55AM0.24m | 2:19PM-0.01m | 2:45AM0.15m | 3:06PM-0.07m | 3:35AM0.10m | 3:54PM-0.07m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | ENE 10 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 |
 kJ | 3299 | 2959 | 10 | 2062 | 1734 | 2180 | 1922 | 4800 | 2839 | 1624 | 1480 | 919 | 809 | 734 | 416 | 607 | 865 | 489 | 346 | 331 | 309 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | N 11 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 18 | NE 9 | S 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | W 26 | NE 9 | WSW 22 | WSW 19 | SW 12 | S 5 | SSW 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 9 | 235 | 920 | 1713 | 2123 | 95 | 68 | 54 | 39 | 13 | 61 | 308 | 480 | 236 | 13 | 68 | 64 | 64 | 171 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | — | ENE 10 | NE 10 | — | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 23 | NE 12 | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 10 | SW 21 | SW 19 | NE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | — | 9 | 15 | — | 129 | — | — | — | — | — | 140 | 5 | 47 | 53 | — | 15 | 18 | 59 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 13 | SSE 6 | — | — | ESE 4 | — | ESE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 9 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ENE 4 | E 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 3688 | 87 | — | — | 22 | — | 163 | 35 | 9 | 34 | 13 | 99 | 36 | 35 | 45 | 43 | 21 | 14 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 66 | 5 | 15 | 5 | 27 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 74 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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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