
Surf Forecasts:
Twilight Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 25ft (7.5m), 18s period, SSW swell with 37,112 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5AM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 25ft (7.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. The next couple of weeks have plenty of swell, but you gotta be smart about when you paddle out. The first real window is Thursday morning, and that’s the one to circle.
Thursday morning, August 6th, is the pick of the first week. Twilight Beach (big island) has a solid 3.0m (10 ft) SSW groundswell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is 4021, which is proper. But the wind is the story – a gentle 9 mph offshore breeze from the north. That’s the kind of clean, glassy surface you want. The water’s at 61.7°, which is about normal for this time of year. It’s a bit of a paddle, but the sets will be worth it. Thursday afternoon drops to 2.5m (8 ft) with a cross-off wind, still okay, but the morning is the session.
Friday morning, August 7th, the swell pushes to 3.5m (11 ft) from the SSW, plenty of energy (5120). But the wind goes west at 12 mph, making it cross-shore and a bit lumpy. It’s big, but messy. Friday afternoon cleans up with a light west-northwest cross-off and 3.0m (10 ft) swell. It’s good, but that Thursday morning has the extra sparkle.
Saturday, August 8th, is a write-off. The wind howls at 25 to 28 mph from the southwest, with a big cross-chop. The swell is over 4.0m (13 ft), but it’s a washing machine. Not for the faint-hearted.
Sunday, August 9th, is a beast. The swell jumps to 5.5m (18 ft) in the morning with a massive energy of 20528. This is serious, heavy water. It’s too big for the break, and the wind is cross-shore and fresh. Only for the most experienced. Sunday afternoon drops to 4.5m (15 ft), still huge, and the wind settles a bit, but it’s still a no-go for most.
Monday, August 10th, is more of the same – strong winds, messy cross-chop, pushing 5.0m (16 ft) in the afternoon. Forget it.
Tuesday, August 11th, the swell peaks at a thumping 7.0m (23 ft) in the morning with an energy of 28780. A proper bomb, but the wind is cross-onshore and strong. Not a surfing day; a day to watch the ocean roar.
From Wednesday, August 12th through Thursday, August 13th, we still have 4.0m to 4.5m (13-15 ft) of SSW swell, but the wind eases. Wednesday morning has a cross-off wind and clean conditions, but the size is still intimidating. Experts only.
Friday, August 14th, shapes up better. The morning has a 3.5m (11 ft) SSW swell with a gentle offshore from the north. That’s a solid, powerful wave, but the size keeps it in the experienced realm.
Then a breather. Saturday, August 15th, sees the swell drop to 2.5m (8 ft) in the morning with a moderate offshore wind from the north-northwest. That’s a lot more user-friendly. A good morning for the intermediate crew. The afternoon drops to 2.2m (7 ft) with a cross-off breeze, still clean and fun.
Sunday, August 16th, is the other real standout. The morning has 1.9m (6 ft) of SSW swell with a moderate offshore wind from the north. It’s clean, consistent, and the energy is still there (1592). This is the best balance of size and quality for most surfers. The afternoon brings 2.2m (7 ft) from the SW with a cross-off, still good.
Monday, August 17th, the swell is back up to 3.5m (11 ft), but the wind is cross-shore. The afternoon, however, goes glassy with a slight air from the SSE. That’s a beautiful window – 3.5m (11 ft) of clean, glassy swell with a 17-second period. A sneaky good session if you’re brave.
Tuesday, August 18th, the swell jumps to 5.0m (16 ft) in the morning with a fresh offshore wind. Powerful, clean, but big. The afternoon is 4.5m (15 ft) with a light cross-off, still heavy.
After that, it fades. Wednesday, August 19th is a mess with strong winds. Thursday, August 20th has small, weak swell (1.6m to 1.8m / 5-6 ft) with a light
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the W on Sun night, near gales from the SW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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4258 | 4504 | 4021 | 3499 | 3528 | 5120 | 4288 | 3197 | 7277 | 8284 | 18926 | 16343 | 11243 | 5218 | 3440 | 7238 | 16879 | 28780 | 21021 | 12081 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
4258 | 4504 | 4021 | 3499 | 3528 | 5120 | 4288 | 3197 | — | — | — | 16343 | 11243 | 5218 | 3440 | — | — | — | 21021 | 12081 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | — | WNW 4 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | — |
— | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | 7277 | 8284 | 18926 | 4185 | — | 31 | 227 | 7238 | 16879 | 28780 | 4786 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 388 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 287 | 139 | 0 | 1282 | 1389 | 1389 | 1003 | 577 | 1385 | 287 | 1385 | 1840 | 1840 | 2041 | 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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