Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it.

Okay, we’ve got a solid run of south swell on the way for Twilight Beach. It kicks off this Saturday with a solid SSW groundswell running at 7ft and a period of 16 seconds – that's proper long-period energy, meaning well-shaped, powerful lines. The water is sitting at 62°, just a fraction below average, so nothing wild there. The wind is cross-off from the NNE at 9 mph, so the surface should be pretty workable. The wave energy is pumping at 3182, which is strong.

Saturday afternoon builds to 8ft with the swell period hitting 17 seconds – even more push – and the wind stays cross-off. That's a big day of surf, but with that size and power, it's best for experienced surfers.

Sunday morning sees the wind swing north and crank up to 16 mph offshore. The swell drops back a touch to 6ft, still a long 15-second period, but that strong north wind might make it a bit lumpy.

Monday morning is the standout. The wind goes completely glassy at 0 mph, with 5ft of 15-second SSW groundswell. That is about as good as it gets for clean conditions. The wave energy sits at 974, moderate, but with no wind, those waves will be perfection. This is your window if you want uncrowded, clean lines – though the spot can get a crowd sometimes, so get out early.

Tuesday brings another pulse of size, with 8ft and a 16-second period in the morning, and building to a solid 10ft in the afternoon. Winds switch from cross-off to cross, so it’s going to be a wild, powerful day for experts only.

Wednesday morning (8th July) is another gem: clear skies, 6ft of SSW swell with a 15-second period, and a light offshore NNW breeze at 9 mph. This is prime, clean, powerful surf – definitely one of the best on offer.

Thursday (9th) starts to fade, dropping to 6ft, and the wind turns onshore from the WSW by the afternoon, making the surf poor. Friday is a write-off with a westerly gale at 25-37 mph whipping up a messy, short-period 8ft windswell.

The next Saturday and Sunday (11th and 12th July) are heavy but messy – 13ft of onshore SSW swell with a short 11-second period. This is colossal but ugly, blown-out onshore slop, only for the most hardcore.

Monday the 13th, we get a clean-up. A mellow W wind at 3 mph, 7ft of long-period SSW groundswell (17 seconds). Another brilliant morning for experienced surfers with smooth faces.

Tuesday and Wednesday (14th-15th July) are steady, with clean offshore winds and chest-to-head-high sets around 4-6ft. Nothing huge, but consistent and clean for intermediate surfing.

After that, the surf settles down. Mid-July sees a mix of smaller swell and increasing cross winds. It gets pretty lean around Thursday 16th and Friday 17th, with 6ft but messy conditions. The run ends with a bit of a fizzle by the 19th – a short-period (8-9 seconds) swell and poor quality.

So, overall, the best bets are Monday morning (6th July) for the glassy perfection, and Wednesday morning (8th July) for the offshore, clean power. Get on it.

- Rusty

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