
Surf Forecasts:
Twilight Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with 18,475 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 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 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 18ft (5.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got the lowdown on the next couple of weeks for Twilight Beach. This is a bit of a wild ride, so hang on.
We’re starting off with a bang, but it’s not exactly for the faint of heart. The first session on the radar is Friday afternoon, August 7th. We’re looking at a solid 10 ft SSW groundswell, but it’s coming in with a cross-on breeze and the combined energy is a hefty 3700. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The surf is there, but it’s a bit of a battle with the wind.
Saturday, August 8th, is a write-off. The wind is up to 25-34 mph, and the swell is huge, 13 ft to 16 ft, but it’s all just blown-out chaos. Don’t even bother.
Sunday, August 9th, is a weird one. The morning has a massive 18 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and the combined energy is a monster 31525. The wind is cross-shore, but honestly, that swell is just too big for this break. It’s a sight to see, but not for paddling.
Monday, August 10th, through Thursday, August 13th, is a mixed bag. The swell hangs around 8 ft to 15 ft, mostly from the SSW. The wind is often strong and cross or cross-on, making it messy. There are a few windows where the wind and tide are favorable, like Monday morning with a clean NW cross-off, and Wednesday through Thursday mornings, but the swell is still a bit much for a comfortable paddle.
Now, here’s where it gets good. The real standout is Friday morning, August 14th. We’ve got an 11 ft SSW swell, period of 16 seconds, and the wind is a glassy, clean offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is 7007. This is about as good as it gets for a big swell, with clean lines and no wind chop. It’s an expert wave, but it’s a beautiful one.
After that, the swell starts to drop, but the quality stays high. Saturday morning, August 15th, has a 8 ft SSW swell with a clean offshore N wind. Then Sunday, August 16th, through Tuesday, August 18th, keeps the trend going with 4 ft to 8 ft SSW and SW swells, mostly with offshore or clean cross-off winds. The standout in this run is Monday afternoon, August 17th, with an 8 ft SSW swell, 18-second period, and a clean cross-off NE breeze. The combined energy is 3905, and it’s just a lovely, long-period groundswell. This is the pick for the intermediate crew.
The final good window is Wednesday afternoon, August 19th. The wind goes glassy, absolutely flat calm, with an 8 ft SW swell. That’s a rare treat for clean, smooth waves.
After that, the energy fades quickly. By Friday, August 21st, the swell is down to 5 ft, and by Saturday, August 22nd, it’s a measly 3 ft to 3 ft with almost no energy. The window closes for another week.
So, the best on offer is the clean, big-wave session on Friday morning, August 14th, and then the longer, more manageable run from the 15th through the 19th, with Monday afternoon, August 17th being the absolute sweet spot for clean, 8 ft lines.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, near gales from the SW by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon night, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
2457 | 6538 | 8340 | 16683 | 14133 | 9558 | 5809 | 3114 | 3981 | 9527 | 15128 | 15126 | 12789 | 8980 | 8308 | 5807 | 4836 | 5515 | 8024 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
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 | 5:12PM0.23m | 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 | — | 12 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 5 | 0 | -1 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | N 6 | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 17 |
2457 | — | — | — | — | 9558 | 5809 | 3114 | 1 | — | — | — | 12789 | 8980 | 8308 | 5807 | 4836 | 5515 | 8024 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 19 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 93 | 42 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1406 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | — | — | NW 5 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 6538 | 8340 | 16683 | 14133 | — | — | 74 | 3981 | 9527 | 15128 | 15126 | 4155 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
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 |
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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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