Surf Forecasts:
Twilight Beach surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 7,224 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 18s 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get stuck into it. The next couple of weeks are a real mixed bag. We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, then a proper pulse of energy, followed by some messy, blown-out days until we get a run of cleaner conditions in the second week. Hang tight.
First up, Twilight Beach (Esperance). The water temp is sitting at 61.5°F, which is basically spot on for this time of year, so no dramas there.
The next few days are pretty grim for a paddle. Thursday arvo kicks off with 7.2ft of SW swell but that SE wind is howling at 25 mph, making it a strong cross-onshore mess. Not worth your time. Friday is still lumpy with 5.2ft and fresh cross-onshore breezes. We get a bit of a breather on Saturday with the swell dropping to under 3ft, but it’s a short-period, cross-shore chop – pretty marginal stuff.
Then, hold on to your board. Sunday the 30th is the standout for the first week. We’ve got a solid 8.2ft of SSW groundswell with a long 18-second period. The wind swings around to a light NE cross-off in the morning, going almost glassy in the arvo. This is clean, powerful, and set to be the pick of the bunch. It’s a lot of energy (combined energy of 4270), so this is one for the experienced crew – that size at Twilight is no joke.
Monday morning starts with a fresh offshore N wind, cleaning up a 6.6ft SSW swell, but it won’t last. The wind swings SW and it gets chopped out for the rest of Monday and all of Tuesday. We’ve got a few days of poor surf conditions, honestly. Wednesday and Thursday see the swell pulse back up, but the wind is on it, holding it back from being any good.
Watch out for Thursday the 3rd. That swell is predicted to pump to 11.5ft, and while the wind is light, it’s just too big for this break. That’s a pass for me, mate. Then the following days get pushed even bigger, hitting 11.5ft again on Saturday the 5th, but a near-gale W wind is going to shred it. It’s a washing machine out there – more of a kitesurfing day, to be honest.
We finally get a break in the weather. After a few grovelly days, the second week cleans right up. Monday the 8th sees clean, glassy conditions early with a 3.3ft SSW swell – perfect for the beginners and a much-needed reset. The real reward comes on Wednesday the 9th of September. We’ve got a 7.2ft SSW swell with a clean 15-second period, and the wind is blowing a gentle offshore NNE in the morning, staying offshore for the arvo. That’s going to be fantastic, lined-up surf at Twilight. A real reward for the patience.
There are a few other fun, smaller windows in the middle of the second week, and the long-range stuff from the 11th is promising but not set in stone yet. Just keep an eye on the charts, keep your quiver ready, and don’t get too hung up on the dud days in between.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Thu night, light winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
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1321 | 880 | 689 | 421 | 551 | 782 | 3129 | 4533 | 4239 | 2480 | 1928 | 1856 | 1820 | 2093 | 2007 | 1408 | 1509 | 2618 | 3420 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:20PM0.65m | 10:58AM1.04m | 11:32PM0.71m | 11:24AM1.00m | 11:45PM0.77m | 11:48AM0.93m | 00:00AM0.83m | 12:08PM0.84m | 00:19AM0.89m | 12:19PM0.72m | 00:41AM0.92m | 12:03PM0.61m | 1:07AM0.93m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:26AM0.34m | 5:47PM0.22m | 4:58AM0.31m | 5:59PM0.27m | 5:30AM0.31m | 6:07PM0.32m | 6:05AM0.33m | 6:08PM0.37m | 6:42AM0.37m | 6:01PM0.38m | 7:28AM0.45m | 5:42PM0.37m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
1321 | 880 | 689 | 421 | 309 | 423 | 3129 | 4533 | 4239 | 2480 | 1928 | 1856 | 1820 | 2093 | 2007 | 1408 | 1509 | 2618 | 3420 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 21 | SW 22 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | E 5 | E 5 | NNW 4 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — |
— | 9 | 18 | 127 | 551 | 782 | 47 | 21 | — | 20 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | S 26 | — | — | — | SSW 24 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 5 | 13 | — | — | — | 109 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | ESE 6 | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
443 | 412 | 293 | 195 | 102 | 99 | — | — | 33 | 7 | 21 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 577 | 586 | 577 | 435 | 576 | 577 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 287 | 3 | 577 | 577 | 139 | 0 | 230 | 3 | 230 |
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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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