Surf Forecasts:
Twilight Beach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with 4,786 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s 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 30) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 2.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Twilight Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Twilight Beach. The first week or so has a bit of swell running, but the wind is gonna be a handful most days, so you gotta pick your windows. The long-range stuff towards the second week looks promising, but that’s a while off yet.
We start off this Saturday the 29th of August, and honestly, it’s a write-off. Cross-shore winds at 16 mph and a messy cross-chop on a 3 ft SSW swell – just not worth paddling out for. That afternoon’s a little bigger at 3 ft but still poor.
Sunday the 30th is where it gets interesting. The morning has a clean 8 ft SSW swell, period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell – and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The combined swell energy is pumping at 4533 (strong). This is your standout for the start of the period. It’s big enough to be for experienced surfers though. The afternoon holds similar size but same quality.
Monday the 31st sees a 7 ft SSW swell with a fresh offshore wind from the NNW at 19 mph in the morning – clean waves but the forecast is marginal, likely due to tide. That afternoon the wind swings to a light cross-onshore, so less ideal.
Tuesday the 1st of September is a no-go in the morning with a choppy 8 ft SSW and cross-onshore wind. The afternoon cleans up a little with lighter wind, but it’s still cross-onshore.
Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are both pretty average with cross-shore or cross-onshore wind on 8 ft to 8 ft SSW swell – lumpy and not worth chasing.
Now, Friday the 4th of September – here’s the next true standout. The afternoon goes glassy, no wind at all, with a 8 ft SSW swell, period 14 seconds. Combined energy is 2325 (moderate). This will be clean, lined-up waves for experienced surfers only at that size. The morning’s not bad either with a cross-offshore breeze.
Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are blown out – strong winds and rain make a mess of it. Sunday sees a 13 ft SSW onshore beast – that’s only for the brave or the kite surfers.
Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th see the swell drop to 5 ft-6 ft with light winds, but mostly onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s marginal.
Wednesday the 9th of September is a gem. Morning has a clean 7 ft SSW swell with a light offshore wind from the NNE at 6 mph. Period of 17 seconds, combined energy 2694 (moderate). Excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is a standout in the second week.
Thursday the 10th is smaller at 6 ft with a cross-offshore breeze, clean but not as punchy. Friday the 11th looks exciting – a 10 ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and combined energy of 4672 (strong). That’s big, long-period groundswell – best for a point or reef, as a beach break might straighten out. For experts only.
Saturday the 12th holds at 8 ft with a cross-offshore breeze in the morning, clean again. Sunday the 13th drops to 6 ft but has a cross-shore wind, less ideal.
So, your best windows: Sunday the 30th of August morning, Friday the 4th of September afternoon glassy, and Wednesday the 9th of September morning. The 11th of September is a big swell day if you’ve got the skill.
Water temp is about average for the time of year. Crowds at Twilight Beach can be there sometimes, so expect company on the clean days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
421 | 551 | 782 | 3129 | 4533 | 4088 | 2681 | 1928 | 1904 | 1734 | 2948 | 2410 | 2118 | 2091 | 2002 | 2380 | 2843 | 2474 | 2623 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 11:32PM0.71m | 11:24AM1.00m | 11:45PM0.77m | 11:48AM0.93m | 00:00AM0.83m | 12:08PM0.84m | 00:19AM0.89m | 12:19PM0.72m | 00:41AM0.92m | 12:03PM0.61m | 1:07AM0.93m | 10:40AM0.55m | 1:41AM0.91m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:58AM0.31m | 5:59PM0.27m | 5:30AM0.31m | 6:07PM0.32m | 6:05AM0.33m | 6:08PM0.37m | 6:42AM0.37m | 6:01PM0.38m | 7:28AM0.45m | 5:42PM0.37m | 8:47AM0.54m | 5:14PM0.32m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
421 | 359 | 417 | 3129 | 4533 | 4088 | 2681 | 1928 | 1904 | 1734 | 2948 | 2410 | 2118 | 2091 | 2002 | 2380 | 2843 | 2474 | 2623 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 19 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | E 5 | E 5 | N 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
127 | 551 | 782 | 39 | 15 | — | 28 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 24 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | — | E 6 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
176 | 91 | 53 | 98 | — | 34 | 9 | 25 | 8 | 110 | 1547 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 435 | 576 | 576 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 159 | 11 | 287 | 230 | 577 | 0 | 287 | 287 | 230 | 576 | 230 | 0 |
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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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