Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming up. This is Twilight Beach, and I gotta tell ya, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The water’s sitting at 62°F, which is pretty much where you’d expect it for this time of year – nothing unusual there.

We’re starting with a bit of a wait, I’m afraid. The first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 12th is a complete no-go – that 28 mph cross-offshore wind on the morning is just a mess, and the afternoon’s cross-on is no better. Sunday the 13th is a little better by afternoon, with a light onshore breeze and a 5 ft SW swell, but it’s only a marginal call at best. Monday the 14th is a big one to skip – we get a 10 ft SSW swell, but it’s ruined by a choppy cross-onshore wind. The energy in that one is serious (3532), but it’s just not surfable here.

Things start to look up on Tuesday the 15th. Morning sees a clean 8 ft SSW swell (2336) with a solid 19 mph cross-offshore breeze. It’s still a bit marginal for quality, but it’s clean. The afternoon holds similar with 8 ft SSW swell. Then Wednesday the 16th stays clean with offshore winds, but the swell drops a bit. The real standout is shaping up for Tuesday the 22nd of September. The morning will see a 10 ft SSW swell (3286) with a 12 mph offshore wind – it’s going to be clean and lined up. This one is for the experienced crew only; 10 ft is too much for beginners. The afternoon is still good with 8 ft. That morning session is the one to circle on the calendar.

Before that, Thursday the 17th offers a small window with a clean 3 ft SSW swell and an offshore wind, but it’s pretty small. Friday the 18th morning holds some 4 ft SSW swell (646) but the afternoon gets messy again. The following weekend, the 19th and 20th, bring big, messy swell with strong winds – the 20th has an 12 ft SSW swell (5798) but the cross-shore wind makes it a kite-surfing show, not a paddle-out. Same story on Monday the 21st, with massive 13 ft SSW swell (9486) – it’s just too big for this break.

After the Tuesday 22nd peak, Wednesday the 23rd is blown out again. Thursday the 24th is a write-off with a strong cross-shore. Friday the 25th brings a return of clean conditions with a 8 ft SSW swell, which is promising but not quite as good as the Tuesday. The last couple of days, the 26th and 27th, are messy with strong, onshore winds.

So, the standout here is clear: Tuesday, September 22nd, first light. That 10 ft SSW groundswell, with a period of 14 seconds and a clean offshore breeze, is the one. It’s powerful, but if you’ve got the nerve, it’ll be memorable. It’s a fairly exposed beach, so it’ll take that big SW energy well, but the crowds might be a factor on such a good day.

Stay safe, and pick your sessions.

Rusty

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