
Surf Forecasts:
Twilight Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 5,106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Twilight Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 11th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's get into it for Twilight Beach.
We've got a bit of a rough patch to start, and then some real promise if you can wait it out. The early action is blown out and messy, but there's a window of clean, offshore conditions that looks like the standout, and then a few massive, expert-only swells coming in the second week.
The main break on offer is Twilight Beach, a fairly exposed, intermediate spot that's fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting around 62°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
We start off weak. The first few days are a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds and building swell just make for a choppy, lumpy mess. Sunday the 6th and Monday the 7th are a no-go. The combined energy is already climbing from 1426 to 5121, but the wind is just ruining it. Tuesday the 8th is more of the same, with a fresh breeze and a 10 ft swell – you’d be fighting a losing battle.
Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are still only marginal, with cross-shore winds and a decent swell, but the quality is off. The swell is solid, around 5 ft to 6 ft with a period of 14-15 seconds, but the wind just isn't right.
The Standout
Now, Friday morning the 11th is the one to circle on the calendar. We get a proper offshore wind from the N, blowing at 12 mph, and the swell is a clean 5 ft from the SSW with a long 15-second period. The wave state is clean and moderate offshore. The combined energy is a healthy 1149. This is going to be the best paddle-out of the early period. The wind is clean, the swell is solid, and it’s a proper window. Just be aware crowds are possible here.
The rest of the weekend is a mixed bag. Saturday the 12th sees the wind swing onshore again, making it tricky. Sunday the 13th gets blown out by a strong WSW wind, so that's a bust.
The Big Stuff
Then we get to Monday the 14th. This is a major call. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SSW with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 3555. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NNE. This is excellent surf, but it’s only for experienced surfers at that size. If you’re not solid, sit this one out.
The rest of the week is a mix of marginal and poor conditions, with strong winds and lumpy seas. The 17th of September looks like a strong offshore wind, but at 25 mph, it’s going to be a battle to paddle into.
The real giants arrive on the 18th, 19th, and 20th of September. We're talking 15 ft to 20 ft swells from the SSW with very long periods up to 18 seconds. The combined energy is insane, reaching 22473 on the 20th. The wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is just too big for this break. Unless you're a big-wave charger, stay on the sand. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
To sum it up: Friday the 11th is your best bet for a clean, fun session. Monday the 14th is for the experienced crew. The last weekend is for the crazy few.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SE by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the N by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
563 | 932 | 1940 | 5058 | 4172 | 3351 | 4330 | 5106 | 4121 | 3192 | 2518 | 1676 | 1161 | 845 | 837 | 730 | 553 | 1777 | 1542 | 1208 | 993 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:17AM0.93m | 00:45AM0.64m | 9:06AM1.01m | 11:41PM0.59m | 9:45AM1.05m | 11:16PM0.60m | 10:19AM1.06m | 11:09PM0.64m | 10:48AM1.02m | 11:12PM0.70m | 11:13AM0.94m | 11:18PM0.77m | 11:29AM0.85m | 11:27PM0.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:45PM0.13m | 2:20AM0.63m | 4:58PM0.13m | 3:05AM0.52m | 5:12PM0.15m | 3:42AM0.42m | 5:24PM0.20m | 4:15AM0.34m | 5:31PM0.26m | 4:46AM0.29m | 5:34PM0.31m | 5:15AM0.28m | 5:31PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
563 | 932 | 1705 | 5058 | 4172 | 3351 | 4330 | 5106 | 4121 | 3192 | 2518 | 1676 | 1161 | 845 | 837 | 730 | 553 | 1777 | 1542 | 1208 | 993 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | S 10 | — | S 9 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SW 4 | ESE 8 |
237 | 212 | 1940 | 16 | — | 6 | — | — | 51 | — | — | 86 | 67 | 57 | 75 | 171 | 480 | 35 | 20 | 4 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 22 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | E 8 | — | S 10 | ESE 9 | S 11 |
46 | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | 114 | 141 | 308 | 166 | 36 | — | 8 | 7 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | NE 4 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 |
3 | 255 | 289 | 61 | 62 | 49 | 123 | 141 | 175 | 320 | 213 | 38 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 73 | — | — | — | — | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1058 | 576 | 473 | 577 | 576 | 577 | 606 | 577 | 576 | 621 | 521 | 576 | 473 | 468 | 388 | 0 | 2 | 287 | 1194 | 139 | 287 |
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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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