Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let's have a look at what's on the cards for Twilight Beach over the next few weeks.

Alright, we've got a solid run of surf coming up at Twilight Beach, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. The water temp here is sitting at 62°, about normal for this time of year.

It all kicks off this Friday morning, the 3rd. We’re looking at a solid 10ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 14-second period. The combined wave energy is massive at (4144), which is proper strong. The wind? Dead calm, glassy. This is going to be a heavy, powerful wave – it’s excellent for experienced surfers only. That afternoon it drops to a still-juicy 7ft, still glassy, still a big clean swell.

Saturday the 4th stays solid. The morning has a 7ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind from the ENE at 19 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy is still serious at (3182). By the afternoon, the swell bumps up to 8ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, putting a bit of chop on the face. It’s still got that long period (18 seconds), but the texture won't be as smooth.

Sunday the 5th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has an 19 mph offshore wind, which will groom the 6ft swell beautifully, but that’s a fresh breeze, making it a battle to paddle out. It’s still a nice, clean 15-second groundswell. The afternoon drops to 5ft with a lighter offshore, much more user-friendly. This is the time for a confident intermediate to have a go.

Monday the 6th sees the swell ease right back. We get a 5ft SSW swell in the morning with a cross-shore light breeze – marginal, not the best shape. The afternoon is similar but with a slight cross-onshore, creating a bit of rippled bump.

Now, here is a true standout. Tuesday the 7th is special. We’ve got 10ft SSW groundswell with a 17 to 18-second period. The combined energy is a massive (6218). But the real kicker is the light cross-offshore breeze all day. This is going to be clean, powerful, and lined-up. This one is for the experienced crew only – it’s the absolute pick of the fortnight.

Wednesday the 8th offers a drop in size but still good quality. A 7ft offshore wind morning, dropping to 6ft with light cross-offshore in the afternoon. Both sessions are clean.

Thursday the 9th is a write-off. The wind swings onshore and the swell drops, getting messy and choppy. This carries right through Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th. Friday is poor with onshore wind and a small, weak 5ft swell. Saturday is a mess of choppy, onshore conditions.

The next real size comes on Sunday the 12th of July. A massive 12ft SSW swell with a 16-second period rolls in, with the combined energy rocketing to (6189). But it’s blowing a moderate cross-onshore, which will chop it all up. It is also predicted to be too big for this break even if the wind was good. This one’s a pass for paddle surfing. Monday the 13th cleans up nicely with a 8ft to 8ft swell and a light cross-offshore wind – a much better bet for experienced surfers.

Then Tuesday the 14th of July is another big one. We see another 12ft SSW swell, but this time it's large and predicted to be too big for the break, even though the wind is a light cross-offshore. It’s too much power for this spot. Wednesday the 15th drops to a 7ft to 7ft swell with a moderate cross-offshore – getting there, but still a bit chunky under that breeze.

The final few days wind down a little. Thursday the 16th has small 2ft to 3ft swells. Friday the 17th brings another pulse of 6ft to 7ft SW swell, but it’s blowing a strong offshore wind in the morning that’s so hard it will be tough to paddle into. The afternoon eases to a moderate offshore, making it a good session for experienced ones. Saturday the 18th wraps it up with an 8ft to 7ft SSW swell and a fresh offshore breeze, still powerful and clean but hard work.

So to sum it up: if you're an experienced surfer, do not miss Friday morning the 3rd (glassy and big) and absolutely circle Tuesday the 7th – that is the best of the best. For a more intermediate-friendly session, Sunday afternoon the 5th is your window.

Rusty.

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