
Surf Forecasts:
Twilight Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 26,046 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 7.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 21ft (6.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. First up, we’re looking at Twilight Beach. The water temp is sitting at 62°F, which is spot on for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things kick off proper on Wednesday the 5th. There’s a clean 7ft SW swell rolling in with a 16-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. It’s got some punch to it, with the energy reading 2232, so it’s got a bit of push. The waves will be lining up nicely for the experienced crew. It’s a touch big for the learning crowd, but the conditions are clean.
Thursday the 6th is where it starts to get really interesting. The swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the SW, still with that long 16-second period. The wind is offshore at 12 mph, which is going to keep the face nice and clean. The energy is pumping at 4176. This is some proper groundswell. The afternoon is glassy with an 8ft SSW swell, and it’s going to be smooth. This is a standout.
Friday the 7th keeps the size at 10ft, but the wind is a bit more cross-off, so it won't be as perfect as Thursday. Still, it's surfable and the energy remains strong. The swell direction is SSW, which is right in the sweet spot for this break.
Now, here’s where it gets messy. The weekend, the 8th and 9th, is a write-off. The wind is going to be howling from the WSW, up to 31 mph, with a cross-onshore flow. The swell is jumping up to 13ft, and even 18ft, but it’s going to be blown out and lumpy. The energy readings are through the roof, 8449 and even 17213, but it’s all for nothing with that wind. This is not a paddle-surfing setup. With that much swell and that wind direction, you’re looking at a kite-surfing session, not a clean wave.
Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, the swell is huge, up to 20ft, but the wind is still onshore and strong. The energy is massive, 19541 at one point, but it's just too big and messy. This is for experts only, and even then, it looks like a battle. The wave comment says it all—too big for this break.
The swell starts to ease Wednesday the 12th, down to 13ft, but it’s still big and the wind is cross-shore. It’s not great. Thursday the 13th has a pulse of 16ft with a cross-off wind, but it’s still overpowering for the spot.
Now, Friday the 14th is interesting. The morning is glassy with an 12ft SSW swell. The wind is dead, not a breath. This is a good window, but the size is still on the limit. The afternoon sees the swell drop to 10ft, with a cross-on breeze, so it gets a bit bumpy.
Saturday the 15th is a return to form. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 8ft from the SW, and the wind is offshore at 16 mph. It’s clean, and the energy is still decent at 2810. This is a good one, a solid pick for the weekend.
Sunday the 16th is a bit windier, but it’s still offshore. The swell is around 7ft to 8ft, so it’s a bit smaller, but it’s clean. Another good day.
Then, the cycle repeats. Monday the 17th sees the swell jump back up to 13ft with a strong cross-onshore wind. That’s blown out again. Tuesday the 18th has an 12ft swell, but it’s cleaner. The afternoon looks better with a 10ft SSW swell and light cross-offshore breeze. That’s a good one.
The final days, Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th, are a mixed bag. Wednesday morning has a clean 8ft swell, and the afternoon is glassy at 8ft. That’s a good way to end things. Thursday the 20th is smaller, around 7ft to 8ft, but the wind turns onshore, so it gets a bit choppy.
So, the two standouts for the whole period are Thursday the 6th and Saturday the 15th. Thursday has the size and the wind, and Saturday is just a clean, fun size. The long-range stuff, like Tuesday the 18th, looks promising, but we’ve got a bit more time to see how it shapes up.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat night, moderate winds from the W by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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2201 | 4258 | 4504 | 4176 | 3543 | 3528 | 4204 | 3534 | 2082 | 6607 | 8449 | 23563 | 17213 | 11931 | 5437 | 7938 | 17417 | 26006 | 19541 | 16370 | 10745 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:14PM0.68m | 3:00AM0.87m | 5:31AM0.90m | 8:04AM1.00m | 9:02AM1.10m | 9:47AM1.17m | 00:21AM0.57m | 10:27AM1.20m | 00:09AM0.57m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25AM0.61m | 6:46PM0.45m | 5:58PM0.40m | 5:16PM0.32m | 5:12PM0.23m | 5:27PM0.17m | 5:48PM0.15m | 3:13AM0.53m | 6:10PM0.17m | 3:59AM0.45m | |||||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
2201 | 4258 | 4504 | 4176 | 3543 | 3528 | 4204 | 3534 | 2082 | — | — | — | — | 11931 | 5437 | — | — | — | — | 16370 | 10745 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | — | WNW 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | 175 | 6607 | 8449 | 23563 | 17213 | — | 52 | 7938 | 17417 | 26006 | 19541 | 4090 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 287 | 139 | 0 | 1058 | 1389 | 2039 | 1003 | 577 | 890 | 867 | 1003 | 1394 | 577 | 577 | 623 | 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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