Twilight Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 14 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
20.9° 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 (Mar 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Twilight Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 16th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 16th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 16th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat morning, light winds from the S by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Thu night).

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
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4
4
3
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
2.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
3
SSW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)137891010181717161614141413131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2024539351380918120165488412666940843288205616801418946591537380503503747
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSW
15
S
10
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SE
15
S
10
E
15
ESE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SE
35
SSE
35
S
30
SW
30
SW
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:41PM
1.89
7:22AM
2.07
7:41PM
2.03
8:10AM
2.24
8:28PM
2.20
8:51AM
2.42
9:10PM
2.37
9:29AM
2.58
9:49PM
2.52
10:06AM
2.70
10:28PM
2.64
10:43AM
2.78
11:07PM
2.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:34PM
0.89
12:55AM
0.73
1:34PM
0.74
1:48AM
0.58
2:21PM
0.55
2:34AM
0.42
3:03PM
0.36
3:15AM
0.27
3:41PM
0.18
3:54AM
0.14
4:19PM
0.04
4:34AM
0.06
4:58PM
-0.05
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--
Sunset-7:50--7:47--7:46--7:45--7:44--7:43--7:40-
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Rain (mm)
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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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