
Surf Forecasts:
Twilight Beach surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 5,341 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period with SSW swell.
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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Twilight Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming.
The big picture: we’ve got a solid run of SW groundswells, but the wind is going to be the main player. For a lot of the forecast, it’s either onshore or just too strong, so we’ve got to pick our windows carefully. The water temp is 62°, which is right about average for the season.
The standout is Monday morning, July 20th, at Twilight Beach. Clean 7ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and a light offshore from the NNW. The water will be glassy, the energy is solid (1464), and it’s a good size for an intermediate surfer. This is the one to get out for.
Thursday morning, July 23rd, is another one to mark. The swell is 8ft from the SSW, 14-second period, and with an ENE breeze at just 3 mph, it’s going to be glassy clean. Wave energy is pumping at 2989, so there’s plenty of push. This one is for the experienced crew – serious power.
Wednesday afternoon, July 29th, is a bit of a sleeper. The swell drops to 6ft from the SSW, but we’ve got a clean 9 mph offshore from the north. The period is 14 seconds, and the energy is 1839. A solid mid-week option.
Now, there are days when the swell gets big – over 10ft – and the wind is onshore or cross-on. Wednesday, July 22nd and Sunday, August 2nd are prime examples. The swell is huge, but the wind is messy. For a beach break setup like this, that’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing one. The waves will be lumpy and choppy.
There’s a big gap of poor conditions from Friday, July 31st through to Saturday, August 1st morning, with strong onshore winds and blown-out surf. But Saturday afternoon, August 1st, is a real surprise – glassy conditions, 6ft SW swell, 15-second period, and 3003 energy. That’s a beautiful clean window.
Into the second week, things get more uncertain. Monday, August 3rd, has an 8ft SSW swell but with a strong 22 mph cross-off wind. It’s clean, but the wind is howling, so it’ll be a battle. Confidence is lower this far out.
Overall, the best bet is Monday the 20th for a clean, fun session, and Thursday the 23rd for the bigger, cleaner sets. Get out there and make the most of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
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2314 | 1810 | 2068 | 1458 | 1281 | 952 | 1308 | 1780 | 1551 | 3331 | 4067 | 4855 | 2989 | 2265 | 1294 | 878 | 923 | 839 | 636 | 509 | 414 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 12:42PM0.87m | 1:40AM0.72m | 12:15PM0.80m | 2:14AM0.78m | 11:38AM0.76m | 3:13AM0.82m | 10:39AM0.76m | 5:15AM0.85m | 7:54AM0.92m | 8:37AM0.99m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM0.50m | 6:36AM0.61m | 7:15PM0.47m | 7:13AM0.68m | 7:04PM0.42m | 8:23AM0.76m | 7:04PM0.38m | 7:04PM0.36m | 6:51PM0.35m | 6:16PM0.33m | |||||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSE 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 |
2314 | 1810 | 2068 | 1458 | 1281 | 952 | 1308 | 25 | 1551 | 3331 | 4067 | 4855 | 2989 | 2265 | 1294 | 878 | 923 | 839 | 636 | 509 | 414 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 8 | SE 18 | S 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | SW 18 |
— | 7 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 10 | — | — | — | 412 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 80 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | — | NE 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | 16 | 777 | 1780 | 892 | 1883 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 230 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 577 | 577 | 230 | 576 | 577 | 230 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 492 | 0 | 0 | 287 | 0 |
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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.
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