Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, WNW swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duckpool Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Duckpool Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what old Duckpool Bay has got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it's a lean spell. The forecast for the next 16 days is a real quiet one, with a long stretch of nothing doing for the paddle surfer. You're looking at a solid eight days where you'd be better off doing anything else. From the 27th of July right through to the 3rd of August, the swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the energy is pathetic. The water's a touch warmer than normal at 64°, but that's about the only good news.
We see a bit of a pulse showing up on the 7th of August, with a brief read of swell from the NW at 5 ft, but the wind is still cross-onshore, and the forecast calls it poor. Not worth a trip.
Now, the one and only time this place might get a little interesting is on the morning of Saturday the 8th of August. We've got a bit of a W swell pushing up to 8 ft, and the combined energy is a meaty 601 – that's a strong surge of power. The wind is a clean offshore from the NE, which is a rare treat for this spot. But here's the rub: that wave height is squarely in the "experts only" zone. This is a beach break that tends to be inconsistent, and with that kind of size, it'll be a proper handful. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it'll be a bit crumbly and won't have that long, drawn-out wall you'd want. This is a marginal call, and it's only for the brave. If you're not feeling the big stuff, the wind and size on that day might actually be more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.
After that, it fades out again. The 11th of August afternoon sees a glassy, clean look with a tiny 3 ft W swell, but it's just surfable, not a standout.
So, the honest truth? There's no real standout session here. The best on offer is that Saturday morning, 8th of August, for the seasoned charger only. For everyone else, keep the board in the shed and watch the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | NW 4 | WSW 8 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
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 kJ | 131 | 81 | 68 | 30 | 19 | 13 | 31 | 15 | 13 | 49 | 67 | 106 | 89 | 54 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 15 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:35PM6.16m | 5:57AM6.20m | 6:16PM6.56m | 6:35AM6.54m | 6:53PM6.92m | 7:10AM6.83m | 7:27PM7.20m | 7:44AM7.03m | 8:01PM7.39m | 8:18AM7.15m | 8:34PM7.46m | 8:52AM7.17m | 9:08PM7.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:25AM1.93m | 11:51PM1.72m | 12:06PM1.56m | 00:30AM1.36m | 12:43PM1.23m | 1:06AM1.06m | 1:17PM0.96m | 1:39AM0.84m | 1:50PM0.78m | 2:11AM0.71m | 2:21PM0.70m | 2:43AM0.67m | 2:53PM0.71m | 3:16AM0.72m | |||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 10 | WSW 8 |
| kJ | 131 | 15 | 68 | 30 | 19 | 13 | 31 | 8 | 12 | 16 | — | 6 | 89 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 10 |
| kJ | 13 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 11 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | 7 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 4 | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | 81 | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 13 | 49 | 67 | 106 | 80 | 54 | 2 | — | 14 | 10 | 24 | 15 | 24 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 281 | 281 | 16 | 58 | 98 | 50 | 98 | 430 | 98 | 251 | 281 | 320 | 105 | 774 | 319 | 297 | 429 | 483 | 50 | 409 | 50 |
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