Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
17.9° C
2.1° 

Duckpool Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, N swell with 110 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m gonna level with you. Right now, the outlook for Duckpool Bay is pretty grim. Over the next 16 days, there’s barely a ripple worth paddling for. The whole stretch is a write-off, and the only time we see anything close to rideable is right at the very end, and even then it’s not exactly lighting the world on fire.

Let’s run through it. Starting Thursday, July 16th, we’ve got a tiny 1.0ft west swell rolling in at 9 seconds, but the wind is a cross-shore mess from the north at 12 mph, and the water temp is a toasty 64°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Still, the surf is poor – barely a bump. The combined energy is a weak 28, so there’s just no power. Friday and Saturday don’t get any better: tiny swells, short periods, and choppy, cross-shore winds. The whole first week is a bust.

We hit a bit of a lull through the middle of the week, with nothing but small, weak, and messy conditions. The swell is inconsistent, and the spot is inconsistent anyway, so this isn’t surprising. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping things lumpy and uninviting.

Then we get to Tuesday, July 28th. That’s the only day that even gets a flicker of life. It’s a winter morning, but the wind goes glassy – that’s a major positive. The swell is 3ft from the west, with a 6-second period, and the combined energy is 94 – still on the weaker side. The water temp anomaly is missing, but the break is clean. The waves are surfable, but the conditions are described as “very ordinary.” Still, if you’re desperate, that’s your window. It’s a rare moment of calm.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions. Wednesday, July 29th, has a bit more size – 4ft from the west, 7 seconds, energy jumping to 152 – but the wind is onshore at 16 mph, making it a chop-fest. That’s really only for the hardcore or maybe the kite surfers. The following days are more of the same onshore slop.

So, bottom line: there’s no standout week. The one morning on July 28th is the only real chance, and even that’s just a mediocre, glassy, weak little wave. The rest of the 16-day window is a gap of poor surf, with the occasional bump that’s ruined by wind. If you’re a beginner, the swell never gets over 5ft, so no worries there, but honestly, there’s nothing to learn on. For the experts, there’s nothing to get excited about either.

Hang in there, mate. The forecasts can change, but right now, the only thing going for Duckpool is that it’s quiet.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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9
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8
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NNW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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14
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7
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28
28
37
6
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21
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44
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110
Wind (km/h)
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25
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High Tide
8:12PM8.04m
8:36AM7.62m
8:57PM7.94m
9:20AM7.41m
9:41PM7.64m
10:03AM7.07m
10:24PM7.19m
10:47AM6.65m
11:08PM6.66m
11:33AM6.20m
11:56PM6.12m
12:24PM5.78m
00:52AM5.66m
Low Tide
2:29AM0.13m
2:45PM0.31m
3:14AM0.30m
3:28PM0.53m
3:57AM0.62m
4:11PM0.88m
4:39AM1.05m
4:55PM1.32m
5:23AM1.52m
5:42PM1.78m
6:12AM1.97m
6:36PM2.19m
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Information about the Duckpool Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Duckpool Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Duckpool Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Duckpool Bay 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 (Duckpool Bay) 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 Duckpool Bay 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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