Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the next couple of weeks for Twilight Beach. This is a bit of a wild ride, so hang on.

We’re starting off with a bang, but it’s not exactly for the faint of heart. The first session on the radar is Friday afternoon, August 7th. We’re looking at a solid 10 ft SSW groundswell, but it’s coming in with a cross-on breeze and the combined energy is a hefty 3700. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The surf is there, but it’s a bit of a battle with the wind.

Saturday, August 8th, is a write-off. The wind is up to 25-34 mph, and the swell is huge, 13 ft to 16 ft, but it’s all just blown-out chaos. Don’t even bother.

Sunday, August 9th, is a weird one. The morning has a massive 18 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is a monster 31525. The wind is cross-shore, but honestly, that swell is just too big for this break. It’s a sight to see, but not for paddling.

Monday, August 10th, through Thursday, August 13th, is a mixed bag. The swell hangs around 8 ft to 15 ft, mostly from the SSW. The wind is often strong and cross or cross-on, making it messy. There are a few windows where the wind and tide are favorable, like Monday morning with a clean NW cross-off, and Wednesday through Thursday mornings, but the swell is still a bit much for a comfortable paddle.

Now, here’s where it gets good. The real standout is Friday morning, August 14th. We’ve got an 11 ft SSW swell, period of 16 seconds, and the wind is a glassy, clean offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is 7007. This is about as good as it gets for a big swell, with clean lines and no wind chop. It’s an expert wave, but it’s a beautiful one.

After that, the swell starts to drop, but the quality stays high. Saturday morning, August 15th, has a 8 ft SSW swell with a clean offshore N wind. Then Sunday, August 16th, through Tuesday, August 18th, keeps the trend going with 4 ft to 8 ft SSW and SW swells, mostly with offshore or clean cross-off winds. The standout in this run is Monday afternoon, August 17th, with an 8 ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and a clean cross-off NE breeze. The combined energy is 3905, and it’s just a lovely, long-period groundswell. This is the pick for the intermediate crew.

The final good window is Wednesday afternoon, August 19th. The wind goes glassy, absolutely flat calm, with an 8 ft SW swell. That’s a rare treat for clean, smooth waves.

After that, the energy fades quickly. By Friday, August 21st, the swell is down to 5 ft, and by Saturday, August 22nd, it’s a measly 3 ft to 3 ft with almost no energy. The window closes for another week.

So, the best on offer is the clean, big-wave session on Friday morning, August 14th, and then the longer, more manageable run from the 15th through the 19th, with Monday afternoon, August 17th being the absolute sweet spot for clean, 8 ft lines.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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