Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Twilight Beach.

We've got a bit of a rough patch to start, and then some real promise if you can wait it out. The early action is blown out and messy, but there's a window of clean, offshore conditions that looks like the standout, and then a few massive, expert-only swells coming in the second week.

The main break on offer is Twilight Beach, a fairly exposed, intermediate spot that's fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting around 62°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We start off weak. The first few days are a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds and building swell just make for a choppy, lumpy mess. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are a no-go. The combined energy is already climbing from 1426 to 5121, but the wind is just ruining it. Tuesday the 8th is more of the same, with a fresh breeze and a 10 ft swell – you’d be fighting a losing battle.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are still only marginal, with cross-shore winds and a decent swell, but the quality is off. The swell is solid, around 5 ft to 6 ft with a period of 14-15 seconds, but the wind just isn't right.

The Standout

Now, Friday morning the 11th is the one to circle on the calendar. We get a proper offshore wind from the N, blowing at 12 mph, and the swell is a clean 5 ft from the SSW with a long 15-second period. The wave state is clean and moderate offshore. The combined energy is a healthy 1149. This is going to be the best paddle-out of the early period. The wind is clean, the swell is solid, and it’s a proper window. Just be aware crowds are possible here.

The rest of the weekend is a mixed bag. Saturday the 12th sees the wind swing onshore again, making it tricky. Sunday the 13th gets blown out by a strong WSW wind, so that's a bust.

The Big Stuff

Then we get to Monday the 14th. This is a major call. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 3555. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNE. This is excellent surf, but it’s only for experienced surfers at that size. If you’re not solid, sit this one out.

The rest of the week is a mix of marginal and poor conditions, with strong winds and lumpy seas. The 17th of September looks like a strong offshore wind, but at 25 mph, it’s going to be a battle to paddle into.

The real giants arrive on the 18th, 19th, and 20th of September. We're talking 15 ft to 20 ft swells from the SSW with very long periods up to 18 seconds. The combined energy is insane, reaching 22473 on the 20th. The wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is just too big for this break. Unless you're a big-wave charger, stay on the sand. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

To sum it up: Friday the 11th is your best bet for a clean, fun session. Monday the 14th is for the experienced crew. The last weekend is for the crazy few.

Rusty.

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