Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for this stretch.

We’re starting off with a bit of a gap, but the first real action kicks off on Sunday morning, August 2nd, and it’s a doozy for the experienced crew. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Sunday morning is the standout early window. At Twilight Beach, we’ve got a solid 10-foot SSW groundswell rolling in with a long 14-second period. The wind is glassy – just a slight air from the ESE at 3 mph. That means the surface will be clean, and the wave energy is pumping hard (3985). This is proper, powerful surf. It’s a bit much for beginners at over 5 feet, but for the experienced surfer, this is the session to aim for. The swell direction is right on the money for this spot. Just a heads up, crowds are possible here.

Sunday afternoon drops off a bit. The swell drops to 8 feet, but the wind switches to a light cross-on at 6 mph, so it gets a little lumpy. The energy is still strong (2618), but not as clean.

Monday and Tuesday are a mixed bag. The swell hangs around 6 feet, but the wind is stronger. Monday morning has a fresh 19 mph cross-off from the NNE, which cleans it up, but the energy is lower (1534). Tuesday afternoon sees a bigger 7-foot SW swell with a very long 19-second period, but the wind is cross-on, making it choppy. That long period will be better for a point or reef, not so much a beach break.

Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, is another good call. The swell picks back up to 8 feet from the SSW at 16 seconds, and the wind goes glassy again from the SE at 3 mph. The energy is strong (3329). This is clean, powerful surf for the experienced.

Thursday morning, August 6th, is the best of the bunch. We’ve got 10-foot SSW swell with a 16-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the N at 12 mph. The energy is cranking (4703). This is a proper, clean, hallowed-out wave. For the experienced surfer, this is the one to circle.

After that, the wind turns ugly. Friday through Sunday, August 9th, we see a big spike in swell size – 10 feet to 18 feet – but with strong, onshore winds. The surf is blown out and messy. These are not paddle-friendly conditions. If you’re a kite surfer, the setup on the beach might look interesting, but for a standard stick, it’s a write-off.

Sunday, August 9th morning still has a massive 15-foot SSW swell, but with a 12 mph cross-off wind, it’s clean. The problem is, it’s too big for this break. That’s expert-only territory.

The second week is a bit of a rollercoaster. Monday, August 10th is a no-go with strong winds again. Tuesday, August 11th stays big and blown out. Wednesday, August 12th and Thursday, August 13th have big swells (13 feet to 10 feet) with cross or cross-on winds, making it challenging.

The final standout for the second week is Saturday morning, August 15th. The swell drops to 7 feet from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off from the WNW at 6 mph. The energy is moderate (1778), and it’s clean. This is a solid, manageable session.

And then Sunday morning, August 16th, finishes strong. A clean 7-foot SSW swell with a 14-second period and a moderate offshore from the N at 12 mph. The energy is a bit lower (1474), but the conditions are clean and fun.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Thursday morning, August 6th, for the big, clean, offshore juice. The backup is Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, for the glassy, powerful lines. The second week’s best bet is Saturday morning, August 15th, for a cleaner, more manageable session.

This is Rusty, signing off.

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