Twilight Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 03 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
18.3° 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 Monday (May 04) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s 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 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 11th May)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sun
10
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
2.1
WNW
8
3
W
8
4
W
11
4.5
WSW
13
4
WSW
13
4.5
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
790
618
473
363
382
336
410
428
404
710
715
871
886
706
605
587
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4020
7338
5460
9170
Wind (km/h)
20
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
25
NNE
30
N
30
NW
25
W
35
W
30
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
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
2:38AM2.09m
3:06PM1.92m
Low Tide
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
8:16PM0.71m
9:02AM0.76m
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part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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7:05
7:07
7:07
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:11
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5:44
5:44
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
1
17
1
Temp °C
18
18
18
18
19
18
19
20
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
18
18
17
17
17
14
14
14
15
17
16
19
18
17
18
19
18
19
17
16
16
13
13
11
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
NE
8
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
N
7
1.1
SW
14
0.7
SW
18
4.5
WSW
13
4
WSW
13
4.5
SW
15
Energy kJ
790
618
473
363
382
336
116
428
404
710
715
871
886
706
605
251
410
300
7338
5460
9170
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
NNE
10
0.2
N
11
0.4
NE
10
1
NE
8
0.1
N
10
1
SW
15
0.6
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.2
N
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
ENE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.4
SW
20
1
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.2
N
11
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
11
Energy kJ
2
35
10
23
110
2
410
46
48
8
74
63
45
24
98
382
258
9
24
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
12
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
N
12
0.2
NNE
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.3
SW
20
0.3
NE
11
0.5
SW
18
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.3
NNE
7
Energy kJ
13
10
3
9
3
9
2
7
14
14
13
63
18
157
10
10
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
8
1
NE
7
0.3
SE
4
1.1
NE
10
0.4
ENE
3
0.7
N
7
0.7
N
7
1.1
NNE
7
0.8
N
6
0.8
N
6
1
N
5
1.5
N
6
1.8
N
6
2.1
WNW
8
3
W
8
4
W
11
Energy kJ
162
172
140
107
3
200
3
43
43
127
45
42
49
141
253
587
1234
4020
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
27
0
0
0
0
0
28
4
4
0
4
4
4
662
669
28
224
108
101
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
4
4
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
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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