Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. We’ve got a 16-day window starting now, and the only spot that’s come through with consistent enough surf to talk about is Twilight Beach, a fairly exposed intermediate break. The water temp here is sitting about average for the time of year, nothing weird going on there.

First up, the overall pattern: we’re looking at a slow start with a few days of nothing much, then a proper pulse of energy builds through the middle of the window, and the end of the period has some real promise. The first real action doesn’t kick in until the morning of Friday 17 July. That morning you’ve got a clean 4.6ft SW swell with a 13-second period, moderate wave energy (636), and a cross-off NNW breeze at 16 mph. It’s surfable but not firing. The afternoon picks up a little, same swell size but lighter wind, and the comment says “expect good surf conditions” – a solid but not epic start.

Saturday 18 July is a write-off. The swell drops to 3.3ft, and the wind gets messy. No recommendations there.

Now, Sunday 19 July morning brings a jump: 6.9ft SW swell, 16-second period, and a gentle WNW cross-off. That’s a decent groundswell, energy is strong (2165), but the tide might be a factor. It’s a morning session for the experienced. The afternoon holds at 6.2ft, but the wind switches to a light cross-on, so it’s less clean.

Monday 20 July is where things get interesting. The morning session is a standout: 7.9ft SSW swell, 13-second period, clean as a whistle with a light NNE cross-off and a slight air breeze. The energy is strong (1903), and the forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s the pick of the first week – big, clean, and proper. The afternoon is smaller at 6.9ft, with a light cross-shore, still okay but not as good.

Tuesday 21 July is a mess. Strong onshore winds, lumpy, and the swell is either too small or too wind-affected. Skip it.

Wednesday 22 July is a beast – 14.8ft SSW swell in the morning, 14-second period, but with 19 mph onshore wind and a massive energy reading of 12975. That’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The afternoon is 11.5ft but still blown out. Stay away unless you’re on a foil board.

Thursday 23 July drops to 9.8ft in the morning, but the wind is cross-on from ESE, and it’s choppy. The afternoon is 8.2ft with a gentle cross-shore, but the tide is questionable. Not a great call.

Friday 24 July morning is a nice return to form: 6.2ft SSW, 13-second period, clean with a gentle cross-off. Energy is moderate (1258), and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a solid morning session for the intermediate crowd.

Saturday 25 July morning is small but clean – 4.9ft SSW, 12-second period, slight air, and the comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” A fun little wave for a sunrise paddle.

Sunday 26 July morning is another standout: 5.6ft SSW, 16-second period, clean with a gentle cross-off, and the energy is strong (1527). The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The long period means this one will be better for a point or reef setup, but if the banks are right, it’ll be a gem.

Monday 27 July morning brings 8.2ft SSW, 15-second period, strong energy (2983), but the wind is cross-shore and the tide is iffy. For the experienced, it could be worth a look, but it’s not the cleanest.

Tuesday 28 July morning is a return to clean: 5.9ft SSW, 14-second period, light cross-off, and the comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” A nice, reliable session.

Wednesday 29 July morning is small but clean – 4.3ft SSW, 12-second period, gentle cross-off. The afternoon has a weird 2.6ft swell with a 19-second period, which is a very long period for a tiny wave – tricky.

Thursday 30 July morning is a big one: 6.9ft SSW, 16-second period, clean, with a huge energy reading of 3996. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s the best of the second week – a proper groundswell, offshore wind, and lots of power.

Friday 31 July morning is also a standout: 6.2ft SSW, 19-second period, offshore wind from NNW, clean, and strong energy (3132). That’s a very long period swell, so it’ll be fast and hollow, best for the experienced. The afternoon is 7

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