
Surf Forecasts:
Twilight Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 18,368 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Twilight Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Twilight Beach in the next 16 days are 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Twilight Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, we’ve got some serious energy on the cards, but it’s gonna be a battle with the wind for most of the first week. The standout window is the second half of the period, starting around the 15th of August, when the wind finally plays ball and we get clean, offshore conditions.
The first real chance to paddle out comes Friday afternoon, the 7th of August. The swell is a solid 10ft from the SSW, with a long 15-second period, and the wind is glassy from the WNW at 3 mph. That’s a real treat – clean, glassy conditions for experienced surfers. The combined energy is strong (3700). The water temp is 62°, which is about average for this time of year.
After that, it gets messy. Saturday the 8th through to Tuesday the 11th are blown out with strong cross-onshore winds, huge swell up to 18ft, and poor surf. The swell is over 8ft, so it’s expert-only territory anyway, but with the wind, it’s just a washing machine. Not worth it.
Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th drop a bit, but we’re still looking at 11ft to 15ft SSW swell. The wind is moderate cross-shore, and the reports say the swell is too big for this break. The energy is still very strong (up to 9930), so it’s a pass for most.
Now, the real standout: Friday morning the 14th of August. You’ve got a 11ft SSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, light offshore wind from the north at 6 mph, and clean conditions. The combined energy is strong (7359). This is a classic setup for Twilight Beach – a long-period SSW groundswell with offshore wind. The only thing is, with a 11ft swell, it’s going to be a big one, so this is for experienced surfers only. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
Saturday the 15th of August is another beauty. Swell drops to 7ft from the SSW, and we’ve got a moderate offshore from the north at 15 mph. Clean and clean. The combined energy is moderate (1601). The afternoon is even better – 7ft SSW swell, light cross-offshore from the NE, and glassy. This is a great day for intermediate surfers, with the swell under 8ft.
Sunday the 16th of August keeps the trend going. Morning has a 6ft SSW swell with fresh offshore north wind, and the afternoon drops to 5ft with a very long 16-second period and moderate offshore wind. The energy is low, but the waves will be clean and lined up. Perfect for a longer session without the crowd pressure.
Into the second week, the pattern holds but with a bit more wind. Monday the 17th of August has a 10ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period, but the wind is light cross-shore. It’s manageable, but not as clean as the weekend. Tuesday the 18th has a fresh offshore on the morning, with 8ft SW swell. Solid, clean, but that swell is right on the border for beginners.
The main standout across the whole outlook is Friday the 14th of August, with the clean long-period SSW groundswell and offshore wind. Saturday the 15th is a close second, especially for intermediates.
Be aware, this is a long-range call, so the details might shift, but the pattern looks promising. For now, pencil in the 14th and 15th of August for the best waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, gales from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Tue morning, light winds from the W by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
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3700 | 2346 | 7077 | 6892 | 16273 | 17487 | 9164 | 5631 | 3114 | 3714 | 8506 | 18368 | 18213 | 13367 | 9543 | 7544 | 6021 | 4594 | 4770 | 9029 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:04AM1.00m | 9:02AM1.10m | 9:47AM1.17m | 00:21AM0.57m | 10:27AM1.20m | 00:09AM0.57m | 11:02AM1.18m | 00:09AM0.59m | 11:33AM1.12m | 00:12AM0.63m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 5:16PM0.32m | 5:12PM0.23m | 5:27PM0.17m | 5:48PM0.15m | 3:13AM0.53m | 6:10PM0.17m | 3:59AM0.45m | 6:29PM0.22m | 4:37AM0.40m | 6:42PM0.28m | ||||||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 11 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 |
3700 | 2346 | — | — | — | 17487 | 9164 | 5631 | 3114 | 7 | — | — | — | 13367 | 9543 | 7544 | 6021 | 4594 | 4770 | 9029 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 96 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 7 | 7077 | 6892 | 16273 | 14038 | — | 12 | 71 | 3714 | 8506 | 18368 | 18213 | 4447 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 1282 | 1282 | 1389 | 1389 | 616 | 1003 | 230 | 1385 | 1391 | 1389 | 606 | 2049 | 287 | 287 | 287 | 159 | 287 | 230 | 2 |
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Information about the Twilight Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Twilight Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Twilight Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Twilight Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Twilight Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Twilight Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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