Twilight Beach surfForecast / Northland / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 07 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 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 (May 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 14s 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
!
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3
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
2.2
W
11
2.5
W
10
3
SW
13
3.5
WSW
13
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
15
4
SW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SSW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
777
650
641
492
499
1109
1481
2536
3504
5528
4981
5889
6969
5891
4401
3680
2891
1932
2193
1950
1710
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
35
N
25
WNW
20
WNW
30
WNW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:50AM2.19m
1:05PM2.00m
1:41AM2.12m
2:01PM1.94m
2:38AM2.09m
3:06PM1.92m
3:38AM2.11m
4:12PM1.97m
4:37AM2.18m
5:14PM2.08m
5:32AM2.28m
6:09PM2.24m
6:24AM2.41m
Low Tide
6:31PM0.56m
7:07AM0.72m
7:20PM0.65m
8:02AM0.77m
8:16PM0.71m
9:02AM0.76m
9:17PM0.73m
10:04AM0.69m
10:19PM0.69m
11:02AM0.56m
11:18PM0.61m
11:54AM0.41m
00:13AM0.49m
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
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5:42
5:40
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
3
2
1
3
1
Temp °C
19
18
19
19
19
18
17
16
17
17
17
17
16
15
16
15
15
16
16
16
17
18
17
17
15
16
15
12
11
11
12
13
13
12
11
12
10
10
13
13
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.5
WNW
8
2.2
W
11
1.3
SW
13
2.3
W
12
1.7
SW
15
0.7
NE
12
3.5
SW
14
4
SW
15
4
SW
14
4
SW
14
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SSW
13
2.4
SW
13
2.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
Energy kJ
777
650
641
492
277
1109
591
1530
1314
147
4981
5889
6969
5891
4401
3680
2891
1932
2193
1950
1710
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
13
0.6
NE
11
0.3
SW
20
0.6
NE
11
1.3
N
7
1.3
SW
13
1
NE
13
1.4
SW
16
0.8
NE
12
0.1
N
10
0.5
NE
12
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
SW
24
0.9
SW
21
1.1
SW
19
Energy kJ
14
90
63
103
158
562
305
1039
178
2
66
31
31
30
11
10
10
30
273
763
834
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
22
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.3
SW
20
1.1
SW
14
1
NE
13
0.9
SW
17
1.1
NE
13
0.2
N
11
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
WSW
26
0.1
N
10
0.7
NE
9
Energy kJ
46
13
12
60
499
330
465
369
9
3
13
11
11
9
9
9
65
2
83
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
10
0.9
N
5
1.5
NNE
5
1.9
N
6
2.5
W
10
3
SW
13
3.5
WSW
13
3.5
SW
14
1.2
S
5
0.8
ESE
4
0.9
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
Energy kJ
196
37
112
264
1481
2536
3504
5528
71
19
132
99
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
4
4
4
632
28
88
76
89
101
108
89
66
7
7
7
7
66
5
15
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Northland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
8
6
5
4
8
5
5
5
4
8
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
8
5
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
8
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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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