
Surf Forecasts:
Twilight Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,323 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 14s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Twilight Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Twilight Beach. This spot is a pretty reliable all-rounder, fairly exposed to the SW swell, and it’s an intermediate-friendly setup. The water’s sitting at 62°F right now, which is pretty average for this time of year – nothing weird going on there.
We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, but the real action kicks off on Friday the 24th. That morning, we’ve got a 6ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a solid 13-second period. The kicker? The wind is light and offshore from the NNW. That’s clean, lined-up surf. The combined energy is moderate (1127), and it’s feeling like a proper session with good shape. Afternoon sees a bit of a cross-onshore breeze, so the morning window is the go.
Saturday the 25th keeps things tidy. You’re looking at 5ft SSW swell, still with that 12-second period, and the afternoon locks in with a light offshore from the north. Clean, waist-to-chest high waves with a bit of push. The energy drops a tick (597-612), but it’s still fun, user-friendly surf.
We hit a rough patch from Sunday the 26th through Monday the 27th. Strong winds and lumpy, choppy conditions wreck the quality, and the swell jumps up to a messy 10ft with a strong cross-onshore. That’s a no-go.
Tuesday the 28th morning is a tease – a massive 10ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and almost glassy wind from the SSE (3511 energy). But because the wind is barely a breath and it’s light cross-onshore, it’s going to be lumpy and tough to manage. Not the best.
Wednesday the 29th is our standout. Morning: 8ft SSW groundswell, 13-second period, with a fresh offshore breeze from the north (2815 energy). That’s powerful, clean, and hollow. The afternoon is even better – 7ft, 12-second period, and a light offshore from the north with nearly glassy conditions (1736 energy). That’s an excellent session for experienced surfers. This is your pick of the first week.
The end of July and start of August gets a bit mixed. Thursday the 30th has a long-period 16-second swell dropping to 3ft, but that’s a very long period for a beach break, so it might straighten out. Still, a light offshore wind makes it clean. Friday the 31st has a 5ft SSW swell with a 19-second period – that’s a very long groundswell, better for a point or reef, but the onshore wind in the afternoon kills it.
The second week gets chunky, but it’s mostly for the experts. August 2nd (Sunday morning) brings a glassy, 12ft SSW swell with 16-second period (6171 energy). That’s a massive, powerful, long-period swell, but it’s predicted to be too big for this break. Only for the very experienced. Same story on August 5th (Wednesday) – another 12ft SSW swell with a 16-second period (6191 energy), clean cross-offshore wind, but again, too big for comfort. The good news is that August 4th (Tuesday morning) offers a much more manageable 7ft SSW swell, 14-second period, with a clean cross-offshore breeze (2645 energy). That’s a solid, clean, powerful session for intermediate to advanced surfers.
Overall, the best bet is Wednesday the 29th for the best combo of size, clean wind, and quality. The second week’s standouts are the August 4th morning session for a clean, powerful swell, but the bigger days on the 2nd and 5th are for experts only. Crowds are possible at Twilight, so get there early for the good windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun morning, light winds from the SE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
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3378 | 2709 | 1910 | 1127 | 828 | 645 | 579 | 616 | 386 | 730 | 576 | 443 | 4323 | 3675 | 3818 | 3731 | 2791 | 1700 | 1359 | 1025 | 1418 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 7:54AM0.92m | 8:37AM0.99m | 9:12AM1.05m | 9:44AM1.09m | 11:57PM0.51m | 10:15AM1.13m | 11:53PM0.54m | 10:44AM1.14m | 00:04AM0.57m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:04PM0.36m | 6:51PM0.35m | 6:16PM0.33m | 5:51PM0.30m | 5:51PM0.26m | 2:24AM0.50m | 6:03PM0.23m | 3:25AM0.47m | 6:19PM0.22m | 4:07AM0.44m | |||||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SE 11 | S 10 | S 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
3378 | 2709 | 1910 | 1127 | 828 | 645 | 579 | 616 | 386 | 730 | 576 | 443 | 5 | 2 | 314 | 3731 | 2791 | 1700 | 1359 | 1025 | 1418 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | — | S 9 | S 12 | — | — | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 24 |
— | — | — | — | — | 25 | 33 | 61 | 177 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 22 | 47 | 180 | 766 | 644 | 717 | 141 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | — | — | — | SE 16 | S 26 | S 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | 10 | 13 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NE 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | 20 | 13 | 177 | 4323 | 3675 | 3818 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 174 | 418 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 867 | 287 | 287 | 287 | 230 | 287 | 174 | 121 | 2 | 123 | 0 | 11 |
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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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