Surf Forecasts:
Twilight Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 11,846 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 11PM (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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, breaking it down in feet and Fahrenheit.
So, Twilight Beach kicks off with a few days of so-so, onshore wind junk. Water temp is around 62°F, nothing wild for the season. Monday the 31st through Wednesday the 2nd of September gives us 7ft to 8ft of SSW swell, but it’s all cross-on and choppy. The combined energy reads moderate to strong (1897 to 4238). Not worth suiting up.
Thursday the 3rd of September is the first real change. The swell jumps to 12ft from the SSW, with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s big, clean groundswell energy (4644 combined). The wind goes offshore from the N, so it’ll look glassy. But 12ft is pushing the limits here – this is for experienced crew only. It’s labeled as too big for the break. Friday and Saturday get even bigger, with 13ft to 16ft and strong winds. That’s kite-surf stuff.
The standout, the one I’m stoked on, is Thursday the 10th of September. We’ve got 10ft of SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy in the morning. The combined energy is strong (3968), but with zero wind, the waves will be clean, lined-up, and powerful. It’s still too big for beginners, but for intermediate and above, that’s the session. Crowds are possible – sometimes an issue here. The swell direction is right on the money.
After that, from the 11th to the 15th of September, the swell drops to 6ft to 10ft, but the wind gets messy again – cross-on or onshore. The periods stay long (14 to 16 seconds), but the quality is marginal. The combined energy drops into the moderate range (1352 to 2639). The 15th of September has a clean offshore wind from the N, but at 6ft, it’s small. Could be a fun little wave for the right board.
Bottom line: Thursday the 10th is your day. Get out there early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, near gales from the WSW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1882 | 2296 | 2441 | 2379 | 2060 | 2613 | 2609 | 2977 | 4644 | 4038 | 2717 | 6107 | 11846 | 8317 | 4775 | 3040 | 6920 | 4401 | 3602 | 5369 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:19AM0.89m | 12:19PM0.72m | 00:41AM0.92m | 12:03PM0.61m | 1:07AM0.93m | 10:40AM0.55m | 1:41AM0.91m | 3:17AM0.85m | 8:17AM0.93m | 00:45AM0.64m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 6:08PM0.37m | 6:42AM0.37m | 6:01PM0.38m | 7:28AM0.45m | 5:42PM0.37m | 8:47AM0.54m | 5:14PM0.32m | 4:48PM0.25m | 4:39PM0.18m | 4:45PM0.13m | 2:20AM0.63m | |||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 22 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
1882 | 2296 | 2441 | 2379 | 2060 | 2613 | 2609 | 2977 | 4644 | 4038 | 2717 | — | 11846 | 8317 | 4775 | 3040 | — | — | 3602 | 5369 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | S 10 | SW 18 |
— | 6 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1740 | — | — | 792 | 2530 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 22 | SSE 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 370 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | — | WSW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | — | WNW 4 | NNW 4 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | — |
15 | — | 1566 | — | — | — | 1629 | — | — | — | 271 | 6107 | 4203 | — | 20 | 31 | 6920 | 4401 | 1960 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 230 | 287 | 287 | 230 | 0 | 287 | 287 | 139 | 3 | 0 | 1058 | 623 | 287 | 3 | 2556 | 1058 | 577 | 591 | 230 | 230 |
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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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