Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks. The first real chance to get wet is this Thursday afternoon, July 30th, and it’s a solid start.

The opening window is Thursday afternoon at Twilight Beach. We’re looking at a clean 5-foot swell, but here’s the thing – that swell is coming from the SSW, not the ideal SW direction. The period is a very long 14 seconds, which is proper groundswell. That long period can make a beach break a bit too straight, so you’ll want to be picky about your takeoff spot. The water is sitting at 62°F, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The combined energy is strong at 1136, so there’s some push behind it. The wind is a cross-offshore breeze, keeping things tidy. It’s a decent opener, but not the standout.

Friday morning on the 31st is a bit of a write-off with strong cross-off winds, but Friday afternoon is where things get interesting. The swell jumps to 8 feet from the SSW, still with that very long 17-second period. The wind swings offshore, glassy and clean, with a gentle breeze – that’s a major positive. The combined energy cranks up to 3428, which is strong. This is getting into that expert territory, but the conditions are excellent, so if you’re experienced, this is your session. The consistency is fairly consistent, but crowds are possible, so get out there early.

Saturday morning and afternoon, August 1st, are a write-off. The swell is 10 feet, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, with rain, and the surf quality is poor. The combined energy is massive at 7076, but the wind is a mess. Skip it.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, is the real standout. The swell is still 10 feet from the SSW with a 14-second period, but the wind is glassy – dead calm, 3 mph from the east. That’s about as clean as it gets. The combined energy is 3985, strong. This is an excellent session for experienced surfers only, as 10 feet is too big for beginners. The break is fairly consistent, and with that glassy surface, it’s about as good as it gets for this stretch. Crowds are still possible, but you’ll be too busy chasing the clean ones to care.

Monday morning, August 3rd, sees the swell drop to 6 feet, with a solid offshore breeze and clean conditions. The combined energy is 1603, moderate. It’s a good option if you missed the weekend, but it’s not the highlight.

The middle of the week gets messy. The swell hangs around 8 to 10 feet, but the wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping the surface lumpy and choppy. The combined energy is strong, but the quality is down. The only respite is a brief window on Thursday morning, August 6th, where the swell is 10 feet from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is 4056, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. That’s a solid second standout.

After that, things get heavy. A big swell train arrives from the 7th of August onwards, with heights pushing 13 to 23 feet by the 8th and 9th. The combined energy hits 22850 on the 8th afternoon – that’s extreme. But the wind is gale force, cross-onshore, and it’s completely blown out. That’s not for paddle surfing; that’s kite territory, and even then it’s a mission. The break is too big for this spot anyway.

The final stretch from the 11th to the 14th has some smaller windows. Tuesday morning, August 11th, sees the swell drop to 5 feet with a clean cross-off wind, and the combined energy is 1367. It’s a nice, manageable session. Tuesday afternoon is even better – glassy, 4 feet of swell, and the combined energy is 1045. Perfect for a mellow evening surf.

The 12th and 13th see another spike in size, with 13-foot swell and strong winds, so it’s not for the faint-hearted. The 14th is messy with cross-onshore winds and a 10-foot swell.

Overall, the best on offer is Sunday morning, August 2nd, and Thursday morning, August 6th. Both deliver big, clean swell with excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The long-range stuff on the 11th is a nice, smaller option with glassy conditions, but it’s not the big show.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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