Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and have a proper look at Twilight Beach. This stretch of coast is in for a wild ride over the next couple of weeks, with some serious size and energy moving through. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

First thing’s first – Friday morning, we’ve got some solid 6ft SSW groundswell rolling in, 17 seconds of period, so there’s proper push behind it. Clean conditions with that cross-off breeze, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The energy is moderate (2209), and while it’s surfable, the tide might throw a bit of a spanner in the works. It’s not the day to get too excited about. Friday afternoon, the swell bumps up to 8ft, same direction, and the wind drops right out to a light breeze. That’s when it starts to get interesting – clean lines and plenty of grunt. Still, I’d hold off for what’s coming.

Saturday is a write-off. The swell jumps to 10ft, but the wind swings onshore and it turns into a lumpy, choppy mess. Not worth the paddle. Sunday morning though, that’s a standout. The swell is still a solid 10ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy. Dead calm. It’s going to be big, powerful, and absolutely clean – one for the experienced crew for sure. The energy is strong (3761), and with that 14-second period, it’s got some punch. This is the pick of the early run. Sunday afternoon, the wind comes back onshore and it gets messy again, so make the most of the morning.

Monday to Thursday next week is a bit of a mixed bag. There’s plenty of swell, hovering around 5ft to 8ft, and the winds are mostly offshore or cross-offshore, so the surf stays reasonably clean. But it’s not breaking with much conviction – some questionable tides mean it’s going to be inconsistent and a bit fat in places. Good enough for a grovel, but nothing to write home about. The energy dips and rises, but there’s always something to play with.

Now, Thursday afternoon on the 6th of August – that’s another highlight. Swell is holding at 8ft from the SSW, but the wind goes glassy again. Clean, powerful, and the energy is strong (3719). If you’ve got the skill, this is a session you won’t forget. Friday the 7th is a step up in size – 12ft – but the onshore wind blows it out completely. That’s a kitesurfing day, not a paddle day.

The weekend of the 8th and 9th is a monster. The swell on Sunday the 9th is absolutely huge – 21ft in the morning, with energy readings off the charts (18121). This is way beyond a surf break; this is a full-blown ocean event. The wind is howling onshore, near gale force, and it’s completely blown out. This is not for surfing, and honestly, it’s probably not even great for kiting. Stay onshore and watch the chaos. Monday the 10th still has big, messy 12ft surf with strong cross-shore winds – still not good.

The middle of the following week, from the 11th through the 13th, calms down a bit. Swell comes back to the 7ft to 8ft range, but the wind stays fresh and cross-shore, making things lumpy and hard to read. Thursday the 13th afternoon looks a little better – 6ft, clean with a gentle cross-off breeze. Probably the most user-friendly session of the second week, though nothing like the standout days earlier.

The final weekend, the 14th and 15th, sees another pulse of energy. Friday the 14th holds 10ft in the morning with a cross-off breeze – clean but powerful. The afternoon drops to 8ft and stays clean, so that could be worth a look. Saturday the 15th is a step down – 6ft to 7ft – but the wind gets messy again, so it’s a bit of a letdown to finish the run.

Overall, don’t bother with the weekends in the first half – they’re blown out or too big. The two glassy mornings on the 2nd and 6th of August are your best bets, with Sunday the 2nd being the true standout for clean, powerful surf. Second week is a bit more scattered, but Thursday the 13th afternoon and Friday the 14th afternoon could still deliver a few good ones for the patient.

This is Rusty, signing off. Get out there when it’s clean, and be smart about the big days.

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