Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's talk about Twilight Beach. We've got a 16-day window, but don't get too excited just yet because the first week is a bit of a mess.

Looking at the whole picture, we've got some serious energy coming through, but the wind is going to be the spoiler for a while. The combined energy values are huge, like 1952 on Friday the 11th, showing plenty of power out there, but the conditions just aren't lining up.

Friday the 11th afternoon is a write-off. We've got 6ft of SSW swell, but it's coming from a 19-second period – that’s proper grounding – but the wind is a cross-shore from the ESE at 12 mph, and it's lumpy. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Saturday the 12th early has a cleaner look with a WNW offshore at 25 mph, but the swell has already dropped to 5ft. The problem? That wind is way too strong; it's a strong breeze and the conditions are marked as poor. Afternoon gets worse with a cross-on shore.

Sunday and Monday are no better – we're looking at marginal surf with messy winds and choppy conditions. The swell sits between 5ft and 5ft, but the quality just isn't there.

Tuesday the 15th finally gives us a little hope. The wind swings to the ENE at 19 mph in the morning, cleaning it right up. Swell is 8ft from the SSW at a solid 14 seconds, and while it's a bit over the 5ft mark for beginners, it's manageable for intermediates. The energy is still strong at 2148. This is probably the best call in the first week – clean, with some power. The afternoon holds similar conditions.

Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th stay clean with offshore and cross-off winds, but the swell fades back to 6ft then 4ft. It's sessionable, but nothing to write home about.

Then the second week proper kicks in with a massive pulse. Saturday the 19th is a total loss – we're looking at 12ft of SW swell with a 28 mph onshore. That's just dangerous and messy.

But here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday the 20th afternoon sees the wind drop to a light breeze from the SW at 6 mph. We’ve got a massive 12ft SSW swell at a 16-second period, and the combined energy is insane at 8447. The break quality is marked as excellent, but – and this is a big but – it’s too big for this break. The swell is predicted to be over 8ft, which puts it firmly in expert-only territory. It's also a long-period groundswell, which can make beach breaks tricky, but for a spot that's fairly exposed, it could be a show. Still, those onshore winds that afternoon are a problem.

Monday the 21st is another giant day with 13ft SSW swell, but again, the size and onshore wind make it a no-go for anyone but the most experienced.

Moving into late September, we get some relief. Tuesday the 22nd and Wednesday the 23rd still have big 10ft to 8ft swells, but the winds turn offshore and cross-shore, cleaning things up. Wednesday morning with a NNW offshore at 19 mph and 8ft SSW swell is a solid option for experts, with a combined energy of 2553.

The real standout, though, looks like Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th. On Friday morning we’ve got a 10ft SW swell with a 16-second period, ESE cross-shore wind at 12 mph, and a combined energy of 6814. It's a big, powerful swell with clean-ish conditions. Saturday the 26th morning is similar, with a light breeze and a 10ft SSW swell. These are the sessions to circle on your calendar if you're an experienced surfer looking for some serious, clean power, but remember, this far out, it's promising but not locked in.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is scrappy. Your best bet there is Tuesday the 15th morning for clean, manageable waves. The second week has massive potential, but only for experts. Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th look like the true standouts for big, clean surf.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty.

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