Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s lay it out.

Overall, we’ve got a 16-day window that starts off with a major wait. The first few days are a washout, but once the wind gets its act together, there’s some proper groundswell on the horizon. It’s a story of patience, with a few standout windows for the experienced crew.

Right now, it’s all frustration. The first few days of the forecast are a total loss. We’re looking at a solid 16 ft swell on Friday, but it’s accompanied by a screaming 25 mph cross-on wind. The water is a mild 62° which is pretty average for this time of year, but the surface is just a mess. We need to wait it out.

The first real glimmer of hope comes early on Saturday the 5th. The swell has dropped to a much more manageable 10 ft from the SSW with a solid 14-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, but the direction is a touch cross-off and the wind is light. For Twilight Beach, this is clean, and the wave energy is strong (3826). It’s excellent for experienced surfers, but the 10 ft size is a bit much for beginners. The rest of Saturday and Sunday are a step down as the swell drops and the wind goes cross-on.

The mid-week period from Monday the 7th through Thursday the 11th is a frustrating mix of big, messy swell and strong winds. We’ve got 10 ft waves with periods up to 17 seconds, but the wind is fresh and cross-onshore, creating lumpy, unrideable conditions. The energy is high (over 5000 in some spots), but it’s a close-out. The wind finally starts to ease off on Tuesday the 10th, offering some cleaner but smaller surf.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the morning of Thursday the 17th. Now, this is a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not locked in. We’re looking at a massive 13 ft SSW swell with a 10-second period. The wind is cross-off and clean. The energy is very strong (3249). That size is expert territory, no question. The afternoon of Friday the 18th is also a beauty, with a 10 ft SW swell, a 15-second period, light offshore wind, and clean conditions (4005 energy). If you’re an experienced surfer, mark your calendar.

The final weekend, Saturday the 19th, brings another big one. A 12 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period and clean cross-off winds. The energy is massive (7090). Again, this is for the experts only. The swell direction is a good match for the break, and the wind is favorable, but the sheer size will keep the crowds to a minimum.

So, the summary: The first week is mostly a bust. The two big standouts for the experienced surfers are the morning of Thursday the 17th and the morning of Friday the 18th. For the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty out.

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