Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks.

Everything’s centred on Twilight Beach. It’s a fairly exposed SW spot, so it picks up a good chunk of that long-period groundswell that’s on the way. The water’s sitting about average for the time of year, so no funny business on that front.

We’ve got a slow start, but come Wednesday morning the 29th of July, it starts to get interesting. A solid 10 ft SSW swell is rolling in with a period of 13 seconds and a NNW breeze going offshore. That’s clean, lined-up surf, but at that size, it’s for the experienced crew – beginners will be in over their head. The combined swell energy is hefty at 2547 (moderate to strong). The afternoon goes *glassy* with the wind dropping to nothing and a 8 ft SSW swell still pulsing. That’s the pick of the early window, hands down. The offshore wind and glassy conditions are a major positive.

Thursday the 30th keeps the run going with a 5 ft SSW swell in the morning (moderate offshore, nice and clean) and then a smaller 5 ft in the afternoon. Energy drops off a bit, but it’s still clean. By Friday the 31st, the swell picks back up. The morning’s a bit messy with a 7 ft SSW swell (18-second period – that’s very long period groundswell) and a strong offshore wind, but the afternoon is the real standout: 8 ft SSW at 17 seconds, gentle offshore wind, and the energy is pumping at 4032 (strong). That’s a proper session for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 1st of August is a write-off. The wind swings onshore and the swell jumps to 12 ft and then 15 ft – way too big for this break. The energy hits 11776 (very strong), but it’s just a washing machine. Skip it.

Sunday the 2nd is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning has a 10 ft SSW swell with a cross-off breeze – clean enough, but the energy is moderate at 3766. The afternoon gets a cross-shore chop, so not ideal.

Monday the 3rd looks better. The morning has a 6 ft SSW swell with a fresh offshore wind – that’s a fun, clean size for a wider range of surfers. The afternoon cleans up even more with a 7 ft SSW swell and gentle offshore winds. The energy is solid at 2057 (moderate). Good session.

Tuesday the 4th is another dud. Onshore winds and lumpy surf make it a no-go.

Wednesday the 5th of August is a cracker. 10 ft SSW swell, 16-second period, gentle offshore wind in the morning – that’s clean, powerful, and for the experienced. The afternoon is also clean with a light cross-off breeze. Energy is strong at 4323. This is a top contender for the best on offer.

Thursday the 6th stays clean but the swell drops to 7 ft – still fun, but not the standout.

Friday the 7th throws a massive 12 ft SW swell at you with an 18-second period, but the wind is cross-off and the energy is 8132 (very strong). The problem is, it’s likely too big for the break. Only for the most experienced, and even then, expect a battle.

Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th are messy, with strong winds and a lumpy cross-chop. The wave quality is poor.

Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are a washout with onshore winds.

Then we get a solid finish. Tuesday the 11th of August the afternoon session has a 10 ft SSW swell, 12-second period, and a gentle offshore wind. The energy is 4293 (strong) – that’s a clean, powerful wave for the experienced.

Wednesday the 12th the morning has a 12 ft SSW swell with a strong offshore wind, but at over 8 ft, it’s expert-only. The energy is 5042 (strong) but the wind is strong enough to make paddling a real challenge.

The best on offer:
The standout is Wednesday 5th August – that 10 ft SSW swell with 16-second period and gentle offshore wind is just about as good as it gets for Twilight Beach. The Friday 31st July afternoon is a close second, with that long-period groundswell and clean conditions. Keep an eye on Wednesday 12th August for a potential big-wave session, but only if you’re truly experienced.

The crowd factor here is “sometimes”, so you might have a few others out, but that’s no surprise on the good days. This spot is fairly consistent, so even when it’s not perfect, it tends to come back around.

Rusty.

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