
Surf Forecasts:
Twilight Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,191 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Twilight Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming down the line.
First thing, the water temp is sitting at 62°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. No shock there.
The first real chance to get your feet wet is on Thursday the 24th. But the real pick is Friday morning. We've got a clean 6ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 13-second period, and the wind is going offshore out of the NNW at 9 mph. That's a proper window of clean, lined-up surf. The combined energy is moderate at 1127, so there's some push behind it.
Saturday the 25th keeps the fun going. The swell drops a touch to 5ft, but the wind goes glassy on Saturday afternoon. Dead calm, with a 5ft SSW swell and a 12-second period. That’s the kind of session where you're just sharing the ocean with the seabirds. The energy is a bit weaker at 647, but it'll be smooth as silk.
Sunday the 26th sees a shift. The swell drops to 4ft, but the period jumps to 15 seconds – that's a long-period groundswell. The wind is offshore all day, fresh in the morning and moderate in the afternoon. It'll be clean, but that long period can make a beach break a bit straight and tricky. Still, it’s a good chance for a longer board.
Now, the standout pick. It's a toss-up between two days. Friday the 31st of July has a 8ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period. That's a beautiful, long-period groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off from the NE, and the combined energy is a strong 3154. This is going to be proper, powerful, lined-up surf. And then Saturday the 1st of August is almost a carbon copy: 8ft SSW swell, 15-second period, cross-off wind, and a solid 2830 energy. These two mornings are the best on offer. The swell is over 8ft, so this is for experienced surfers who know how to handle a bigger, more powerful wave. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
The following week has some pulsey energy, but it's a bit more mixed. The 3rd of August is a good one – Monday afternoon goes glassy again with a 7ft SSW groundswell and a 15-second period. That's a magic window. The 7th of August also has a solid 8ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and light winds, but it's more than a week away, so keep an eye on it.
There are a few days where it gets too big and messy. Monday the 27th of July sees a 28 mph wind and a 8ft swell turning into a washing machine. The 5th of August is a proper write-off with 15ft swell and howling onshore wind. And the 6th of August has a massive 12ft swell with a huge 18-second period – the energy is a whopping 12281, but it's just too big and the wind is cross-on, so not a paddle surfer's day. That's more of a kite surfer's playground.
So, overall, the first week is where the magic is. Grab Friday the 31st of July or Saturday the 1st of August. The second week has some promise, but it's more of a wait-and-see.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon morning, light winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
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2709 | 1750 | 1127 | 828 | 645 | 579 | 616 | 418 | 791 | 576 | 443 | 1287 | 3199 | 3784 | 3966 | 3278 | 2168 | 1336 | 1025 | 1531 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:54AM0.92m | 8:37AM0.99m | 9:12AM1.05m | 9:44AM1.09m | 11:57PM0.51m | 10:15AM1.13m | 11:53PM0.54m | 10:44AM1.14m | 00:04AM0.57m | |||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:04PM0.36m | 6:51PM0.35m | 6:16PM0.33m | 5:51PM0.30m | 5:51PM0.26m | 2:24AM0.50m | 6:03PM0.23m | 3:25AM0.47m | 6:19PM0.22m | 4:07AM0.44m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 |
2709 | 1750 | 1127 | 828 | 645 | 579 | 616 | 418 | 791 | 576 | 443 | 934 | 3199 | 2015 | 3966 | 3278 | 2168 | 1336 | 1025 | 1531 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 18 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 24 |
— | — | — | — | 25 | — | 31 | 177 | 71 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 314 | 47 | 180 | 590 | 596 | 725 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | S 24 | — | — | — | SE 16 | S 16 | S 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | 10 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | WSW 11 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 16 | 11 | 71 | 1287 | 1942 | 3784 | 2258 | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 385 | 0 | 0 | 287 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1058 | 0 | 1058 | 1058 | 577 | 576 | 473 | 121 | 11 | 2 | 121 | 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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