
Surf Forecasts:
Twilight Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,438 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s 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 (Jul 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 15s 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Twilight Beach over the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of swell, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first real action kicks off this Tuesday, July 14, with a solid SSW groundswell pushing in at 8.2ft and a 15-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell—plenty of juice and shape, but it’ll be breaking a bit straight at the beach, so keep your eyes peeled for the sets. The water’s at 62°F, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is pumping at 3118 (moderate-to-strong), and with a light NW cross-off breeze in the morning, it’s going to be clean. This is a standout session for experienced surfers only—8.2ft is too big for beginners. The crowd can be around sometimes, but early morning you’ll get your pick. Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings ESE and goes cross, so it’ll get a bit of chop, but still surfable.
Wednesday July 15 is another good one. The swell drops slightly to 6.2ft but stays SSW with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore (N) all morning, fresh at 18.6 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy eases to 1442 (moderate), but the quality is there for experienced surfers. By afternoon, the wind backs off to a gentle offshore breeze (NNE, 9.3 mph), and the swell is 5.9ft—this is the pick of the day. Clean, lined-up waves for those who know what they’re doing.
Thursday July 16 sees a similar story: 6.6ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 16 seconds in the morning and 15 seconds in the afternoon. That’s very long period, so expect longer waits between sets, but the waves will have real push. The morning wind is strong offshore (NNW, 21.7 mph), which is a bit of a session, but the afternoon is glassy with a gentle offshore breeze (NNW, 9.3 mph). This is a standout for the week—clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. Combined energy is 1880–1882 (moderate-to-strong).
Friday July 17 and Saturday July 18 see the swell drop off. Friday morning is 4.6ft with a cross-off breeze, but the energy is weak (636). Saturday has a bit of a spike in the afternoon—7.5ft SW swell, 13 seconds, with fresh cross-off wind (WNW, 15.5 mph), energy of 2502 (moderate-to-strong). That Saturday afternoon session could be fun for experienced surfers, but the wind is fresh, so it won’t be perfect.
Sunday July 19 is a bit messy. The morning has 7.5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, cross-off wind, energy 2630—looks good on paper, but the afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy. Not a standout.
We then hit a bit of a lull from Monday July 20 through to Wednesday July 22. The swell drops to 3.6–5.2ft, and the energy is moderate (967–1080). The wind stays cross-off to cross, so it’s clean but not pumping. Wednesday afternoon on July 22 has a nice 4.6ft SW swell, gentle cross-off breeze, and the energy is 865—a decent fun session for intermediates.
Thursday July 23 and Friday July 24 are a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday morning is poor with strong cross-wind and lumpy chop. Friday July 24 morning, however, is a hidden gem: 5.2ft SSW swell, 13 seconds, light cross-off breeze (ENE, 6.2 mph), and the energy is 872 (moderate). The waves are clean and workable for intermediates. That’s a nice surprise.
Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 are a write-off—strong winds, rain, and messy seas. The swell is 3.6–6.6ft but the wind is near gale-strength (up to 34.2 mph) on Sunday, making it look more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.
Monday July 27 is still messy with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Then, Tuesday July 28 brings a lovely surprise: 5.2ft SSW swell, 15 seconds, and glassy conditions (NNE, 0 mph). That’s a standout. The energy is 1267 (moderate), and the waves are clean, making it a great session for intermediates and experienced surfers alike. The crowd is sometimes around, but with glassy conditions, it’s worth the paddle.
Finally, Wednesday July 29 sees a massive SSW swell at 11.5ft with a 16–17 second period. The combined energy is huge: 6694–7665 (strong-to-very-strong). This is way too big for Twilight Beach—only for experts, and even then, it’s a risk. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, but the size is overwhelming. Best left alone unless you’re a seasoned charger.
Overall, the best true standouts are Tuesday July 14 morning and Tuesday July 28 morning—both have clean, powerful groundswell and good wind. Wednesday July
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 14 |
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3118 | 2873 | 2200 | 1442 | 1230 | 2257 | 1880 | 1882 | 1289 | 632 | 479 | 314 | 450 | 1645 | 1536 | 2620 | 2296 | 1885 | 882 | 660 | 800 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:04AM1.29m | 1:20AM0.54m | 11:41AM1.25m | 1:26AM0.53m | 12:13PM1.18m | 1:27AM0.55m | 12:37PM1.08m | 1:26AM0.60m | 12:48PM0.96m | 1:27AM0.66m | 12:42PM0.87m | 1:40AM0.72m | 12:15PM0.80m | 2:14AM0.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:10PM0.22m | 3:47AM0.51m | 7:40PM0.28m | 4:28AM0.49m | 8:02PM0.35m | 5:03AM0.49m | 8:09PM0.43m | 5:34AM0.51m | 7:59PM0.49m | 6:05AM0.55m | 7:37PM0.50m | 6:36AM0.61m | 7:15PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 11 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 14 |
3118 | 2873 | 2200 | 1442 | 1230 | 2257 | 1880 | 1882 | 1289 | 632 | 479 | 314 | 450 | 1645 | 1302 | 2620 | 2296 | 1885 | 882 | 660 | 800 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | E 6 | — | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 10 |
— | — | — | — | 907 | — | 3 | — | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 259 | 854 | 1461 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 210 | 204 | 213 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | E 6 | SW 23 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 9 | — | — | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SE 17 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 59 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 31 | 104 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WSW 11 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
— | — | 5 | 18 | 4 | 27 | 43 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 46 | 31 | 199 | 33 | 1536 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 121 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 404 | 159 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 1003 | 230 | 159 | 230 | 287 | 174 | 230 | 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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