Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s brewing at Twilight Beach. This spot is fairly exposed to the swell, best with a SSW direction, and it’s a solid intermediate wave. The water temp is sitting at 62°F, which is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

There’s a bit of a quiet start. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th are pumping with size – 10ft to 8ft – but the wind is a mess. ESE and SE winds at 15 to 22 mph are making it choppy and lumpy. The wave energy is huge (5285 to 5743), but it’s not surfable. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are still rough, with fresh winds keeping a cross-chop. Energy drops a bit (2417 to 1152), but it’s still not clean. Thursday afternoon has a glimmer with a cross-off breeze and 1.4m swell, but it’s only marginal.

Friday the 11th is where it gets interesting. Morning has a 4ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and a moderate offshore from the NNE. It’s clean, with moderate energy (1116). The conditions are calling it “very good.” By the afternoon, the period jumps to 19 seconds – a very long groundswell – with a 4ft swell and a gentle cross-off breeze. That’s going to be glassy and lined up, though the long period might make it a bit straight for a beach break. Still, a fun session.

Saturday the 12th is mixed. Morning has a 6ft SW swell with a cross-off breeze – clean, moderate energy (1599). But the afternoon turns ugly with a fresh cross-onshore wind. Sunday the 13th is similar: lumpy in the morning, light breeze in the afternoon but the swell is only 5ft with a short 10-second period.

The first real standout is Monday the 14th morning. A 6ft SSW swell, 13-second period, light east breeze, and clean conditions. Energy is moderate (1625). It’s a solid, clean wave. The afternoon goes bad again.

Tuesday the 15th morning is a top pick. 8ft SSW swell, 16-second period, light ENE cross-off breeze, and clean. Energy is strong (2850), and the call is “excellent for experienced surfers.” That’s a proper swell – a bit big for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s going to be good. The long period means power, but it might be straight at a beach break. Still, with that wind, it’s a winner.

Wednesday the 16th is another cracker. Morning has a 6ft SSW swell, 17-second period, and a gentle offshore from the north. Clean, strong energy (2432). The afternoon has 8ft swell with a 16-second period and a light cross-off breeze. Two excellent sessions in a row. That’s the best run of the forecast.

Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th are a write-off. Strong winds from the west and southwest at 22 mph make it lumpy and cross-onshore. The swell is 5ft to 6ft, but the conditions are poor.

Saturday the 19th morning is the last standout. A 8ft SSW swell, 13-second period, and a light east cross-off breeze – almost glassy. Energy is moderate (1862), and conditions are excellent for experienced surfers. The afternoon gets messy again.

Sunday the 20th and Monday the 21st are tricky. Sunday has 8ft to 10ft swells with onshore winds, marginal at best. Monday the 21st sees massive swell – 12ft to 13ft at 16 to 17 seconds – with wave energy off the charts (7615 to 8411). The wind is light, but it’s too big for this break. Only for experts.

Tuesday the 22nd is blown out by a near gale from the WSW at 31 mph.

So, the standouts? Tuesday the 15th morning and Wednesday the 16th are the best on offer – clean, strong, and good energy. Friday the 11th is a nice smaller option, and Saturday the 19th morning is also excellent. Crowds are possible at Twilight Beach, so don’t be surprised if it’s busy on the good days.

Rusty.

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