Twilight Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, this is Rusty. Let’s talk about what’s cookin’ at Twilight Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of swell, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first real action kicks off this Tuesday, July 14, with a solid SSW groundswell pushing in at 8.2ft and a 15-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell—plenty of juice and shape, but it’ll be breaking a bit straight at the beach, so keep your eyes peeled for the sets. The water’s at 62°F, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is pumping at 3118 (moderate-to-strong), and with a light NW cross-off breeze in the morning, it’s going to be clean. This is a standout session for experienced surfers only—8.2ft is too big for beginners. The crowd can be around sometimes, but early morning you’ll get your pick. Tuesday afternoon, the wind swings ESE and goes cross, so it’ll get a bit of chop, but still surfable.

Wednesday July 15 is another good one. The swell drops slightly to 6.2ft but stays SSW with a 14-second period, and the wind is offshore (N) all morning, fresh at 18.6 mph, keeping it clean. The combined energy eases to 1442 (moderate), but the quality is there for experienced surfers. By afternoon, the wind backs off to a gentle offshore breeze (NNE, 9.3 mph), and the swell is 5.9ft—this is the pick of the day. Clean, lined-up waves for those who know what they’re doing.

Thursday July 16 sees a similar story: 6.6ft SSW swell, but the period jumps to 16 seconds in the morning and 15 seconds in the afternoon. That’s very long period, so expect longer waits between sets, but the waves will have real push. The morning wind is strong offshore (NNW, 21.7 mph), which is a bit of a session, but the afternoon is glassy with a gentle offshore breeze (NNW, 9.3 mph). This is a standout for the week—clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers only. Combined energy is 1880–1882 (moderate-to-strong).

Friday July 17 and Saturday July 18 see the swell drop off. Friday morning is 4.6ft with a cross-off breeze, but the energy is weak (636). Saturday has a bit of a spike in the afternoon—7.5ft SW swell, 13 seconds, with fresh cross-off wind (WNW, 15.5 mph), energy of 2502 (moderate-to-strong). That Saturday afternoon session could be fun for experienced surfers, but the wind is fresh, so it won’t be perfect.

Sunday July 19 is a bit messy. The morning has 7.5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, cross-off wind, energy 2630—looks good on paper, but the afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy. Not a standout.

We then hit a bit of a lull from Monday July 20 through to Wednesday July 22. The swell drops to 3.6–5.2ft, and the energy is moderate (967–1080). The wind stays cross-off to cross, so it’s clean but not pumping. Wednesday afternoon on July 22 has a nice 4.6ft SW swell, gentle cross-off breeze, and the energy is 865—a decent fun session for intermediates.

Thursday July 23 and Friday July 24 are a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday morning is poor with strong cross-wind and lumpy chop. Friday July 24 morning, however, is a hidden gem: 5.2ft SSW swell, 13 seconds, light cross-off breeze (ENE, 6.2 mph), and the energy is 872 (moderate). The waves are clean and workable for intermediates. That’s a nice surprise.

Saturday July 25 and Sunday July 26 are a write-off—strong winds, rain, and messy seas. The swell is 3.6–6.6ft but the wind is near gale-strength (up to 34.2 mph) on Sunday, making it look more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Monday July 27 is still messy with strong cross-onshore winds and lumpy conditions. Then, Tuesday July 28 brings a lovely surprise: 5.2ft SSW swell, 15 seconds, and glassy conditions (NNE, 0 mph). That’s a standout. The energy is 1267 (moderate), and the waves are clean, making it a great session for intermediates and experienced surfers alike. The crowd is sometimes around, but with glassy conditions, it’s worth the paddle.

Finally, Wednesday July 29 sees a massive SSW swell at 11.5ft with a 16–17 second period. The combined energy is huge: 6694–7665 (strong-to-very-strong). This is way too big for Twilight Beach—only for experts, and even then, it’s a risk. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, but the size is overwhelming. Best left alone unless you’re a seasoned charger.

Overall, the best true standouts are Tuesday July 14 morning and Tuesday July 28 morning—both have clean, powerful groundswell and good wind. Wednesday July

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