Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the only game in town for the next couple weeks – Twilight Beach.

Over the next 16 days, it’s a real mixed bag. There’s decent swell in the water for much of it, but the wind is gonna be the main character here, and it ain’t always friendly. We’ve got a bit of a quiet spell right at the start, then a couple of proper clean windows, then some wild, oversized stuff right at the end that’s not for the faint of heart.

So, Sunday the 26th is a write-off. You got a 4ft SSW swell with a nice 15-second period, but a strong 28 mph NNW cross-off wind is just wrecking it. Combined energy is weak at 632, and the report says it’s poor. Don’t bother. That afternoon jumps to 10ft, but the wind shifts and makes it marginal at best.

Monday the 27th is a no-go. Solid 10ft SW swell, but it’s a cross-on mess with fresh breeze and rain. Lumpy, choppy, ugly.

Tuesday the 28th is tough to read. We’ve got a 10ft SSW groundswell (15-second period), but the wind is light from the SSE in the morning, then going onshore light from the S in the afternoon. Combined energy is pumping – 3695 in the morning, 4438 in the arvo – but the reports just say marginal. It might be a gamble if you’re an expert, but the conditions aren't singing.

Now, Wednesday the 29th is your first real standout. The swell drops a touch to 8ft from the SSW, with a 13-second period (combined energy 2415), and the wind goes light offshore from the NNE. That’s 6 mph offshore wind! The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” At 8ft, this is big, powerful, and clean – for experts only. The afternoon holds with 8ft and light cross-off wind. This is the day.

Thursday the 30th stays good. Morning sees a 5ft SSW groundswell with a 15-second period, combined energy 1342, and a moderate 16 mph offshore wind. Clean, lined-up waves for experienced folks. The afternoon drops to 5ft with light cross-off wind – “expect very good surf conditions.” A solid, cleaner option if the 29th was too heavy.

Friday the 31st is another beauty. Morning has a 6ft SSW swell with a huge 18-second period (combined energy 2222) and a fresh 19 mph offshore breeze. That’s a long-period groundswell, and it’ll be grinding. The afternoon is even better for the average surfer: 7ft, 16-second period, and a gentle 9 mph offshore wind. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a top-notch day.

Saturday the 1st of August goes downhill. A 10ft SW swell with strong cross-off wind in the morning, then it turns into a total blowout with 28 mph cross-on wind in the afternoon. Messy.

Sunday the 2nd is all onshore garbage. Don’t bother.

Monday the 3rd sees the swell drop to 8ft from the SSW, with a moderate cross-off wind. Combined energy is 2066. It’s clean, but the report calls it marginal. A decent option for a quick session if you’re desperate.

Tuesday the 4th is the next standout. The morning is OK at 6ft with a clean cross-off, but the afternoon is pure magic: 7ft SSW groundswell, 15-second period, combined energy 2335, and glassy conditions with an ESE wind at just 3 mph. The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” That’s about as good as it gets for clean conditions. This is your second top pick.

Wednesday the 5th stays good. Morning has 7ft with moderate offshore wind. Afternoon is 6ft with light cross-off wind – excellent and clean.

Thursday the 6th is another good one. Morning has 6ft with moderate offshore wind, and the afternoon is 5ft with gentle offshore wind – excellent conditions for experienced surfers.

Now, Friday the 7th of August is a giant, and a serious warning. The swell is predicted to hit 12ft from the SW with a 15-second period. Combined energy is a massive 5884. The report says “swell is predicted to be too big for this break.” This is expert-only, life-or-death territory. The afternoon is still a massive 10ft.

Saturday the 8th stays huge, with 10ft to 12ft, but the wind goes cross-shore, making it a bumpy, dangerous mess for anyone but the most experienced big-wave chargers on the right gear.

From Sunday the 9th onwards, it’s just colossal, unsurfable junk. 16ft+ with strong onshore winds

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