Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's coming down the line.

First thing, the water temp is sitting at 62°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. No shock there.

The first real chance to get your feet wet is on Thursday the 24th. But the real pick is Friday morning. We've got a clean 6ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a 13-second period, and the wind is going offshore out of the NNW at 9 mph. That's a proper window of clean, lined-up surf. The combined energy is moderate at 1127, so there's some push behind it.

Saturday the 25th keeps the fun going. The swell drops a touch to 5ft, but the wind goes glassy on Saturday afternoon. Dead calm, with a 5ft SSW swell and a 12-second period. That’s the kind of session where you're just sharing the ocean with the seabirds. The energy is a bit weaker at 647, but it'll be smooth as silk.

Sunday the 26th sees a shift. The swell drops to 4ft, but the period jumps to 15 seconds – that's a long-period groundswell. The wind is offshore all day, fresh in the morning and moderate in the afternoon. It'll be clean, but that long period can make a beach break a bit straight and tricky. Still, it’s a good chance for a longer board.

Now, the standout pick. It's a toss-up between two days. Friday the 31st of July has a 8ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period. That's a beautiful, long-period groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off from the NE, and the combined energy is a strong 3154. This is going to be proper, powerful, lined-up surf. And then Saturday the 1st of August is almost a carbon copy: 8ft SSW swell, 15-second period, cross-off wind, and a solid 2830 energy. These two mornings are the best on offer. The swell is over 8ft, so this is for experienced surfers who know how to handle a bigger, more powerful wave. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The following week has some pulsey energy, but it's a bit more mixed. The 3rd of August is a good one – Monday afternoon goes glassy again with a 7ft SSW groundswell and a 15-second period. That's a magic window. The 7th of August also has a solid 8ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period and light winds, but it's more than a week away, so keep an eye on it.

There are a few days where it gets too big and messy. Monday the 27th of July sees a 28 mph wind and a 8ft swell turning into a washing machine. The 5th of August is a proper write-off with 15ft swell and howling onshore wind. And the 6th of August has a massive 12ft swell with a huge 18-second period – the energy is a whopping 12281, but it's just too big and the wind is cross-on, so not a paddle surfer's day. That's more of a kite surfer's playground.

So, overall, the first week is where the magic is. Grab Friday the 31st of July or Saturday the 1st of August. The second week has some promise, but it's more of a wait-and-see.

Rusty.

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