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Twilight Beach Surf Forecast
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Twilight Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 12 Apr 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
19.9° 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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Twilight Beach in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 20th Apr) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 178 | 341 | 456 | 1264 | 1056 | 4066 | 3870 | 3283 | 3025 | 3154 | 1720 | 1344 | 928 | 724 | 2008 | 2845 | 1902 | 1197 | 2002 | 3468 | 5844 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
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Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:54 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 17 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | |
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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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