Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,455 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duckpool Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Duckpool Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
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 the next couple of weeks are serving up for Duckpool Bay.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough patch. The first week and a bit is a write-off, honestly. From the 29th of August right through to the 6th of September, the surf is poor. The wind is all over the place – mostly cross or cross-onshore, often strong, and the swell is messy. There’s some size on the 31st, with a 8.2ft swell from the W, but it’s battered by a 18.6 mph WNW cross-onshore wind, making it lumpy and ugly. The combined energy pushes up to 1173, so there’s power, but it’s not for paddling. If you’re into kiting, that setup might be your thing, but for a surfboard, it’s a no-go.
Then we hit the 7th of September. That’s the Monday we’ve been waiting for. The morning is glassy – dead calm, 0 mph wind from the SE. The swell is a clean 5.6ft from the W with a period of 11 seconds, a proper groundswell. The water is 66.2°, which is a good 4.5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s a treat. The combined energy is a solid 729. This is the standout. It’s the only time in the whole forecast where everything clicks. The sets will be clean, the waves will have shape, and with that glassy surface, it’ll be magic. Get on it. The crowd situation is listed as ‘sometimes’, so there could be a few of you out there, but with that quality, it’s worth it.
The 10th of September brings a big pulse. We’re looking at a 9.8ft swell from the WSW, with a period of 8-9 seconds. The combined energy is massive – over 1400. The wind is light and clean, but the size is the problem. This is expert-only territory. It’s too big for Duckpool Bay, and the forecast notes say it’s too big for this break. If you’re a seasoned charger, you might be tempted, but the caveat is the short period, which will make it fat and challenging. Not the best bet.
After that, from the 11th to the 13th, we get some cleaner conditions but smaller waves. The 11th has a 5.9ft swell from the W with a 12-second period on the afternoon, but the wind is light cross-onshore, which keeps it from being epic. The 12th and 13th are similar – waist to chest high, clean but not pumping. The 13th afternoon has a 5.9ft swell from the W with a long 12-second period, and glassy conditions, but the energy is in the 900s, so it’s a solid runner for a point break, but Duckpool is a beach, so it might break a bit straight.
In summary, the 7th of September morning is the absolute winner. Clean, warm, and fun. The rest of the window is either messy, too big, or just average. Don’t sit on the fence for that Monday.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
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109 | 402 | 741 | 396 | 533 | 1455 | 1173 | 685 | 356 | 189 | 126 | 85 | 233 | 607 | 688 | 428 | 422 | 357 | 364 | 583 | 604 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:33PM7.75m | 7:50AM7.58m | 8:06PM7.85m | 8:24AM7.62m | 8:41PM7.77m | 8:59AM7.50m | 9:18PM7.52m | 9:37AM7.22m | 9:58PM7.11m | 10:20AM6.80m | 10:45PM6.58m | 11:12AM6.29m | 11:46PM6.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM0.43m | 1:43AM0.30m | 1:54PM0.30m | 2:13AM0.25m | 2:26PM0.31m | 2:46AM0.35m | 3:00PM0.47m | 3:21AM0.61m | 3:38PM0.78m | 4:00AM1.02m | 4:22PM1.23m | 4:48AM1.54m | 5:18PM1.75m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | 11 | — | — | 3 | 9 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 16 | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 |
109 | — | — | 396 | — | — | — | 685 | 356 | 189 | 12 | 10 | 5 | — | — | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | W 18 | — | W 16 | — | — | — | — | W 15 | SW 16 | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
— | 402 | 741 | — | 533 | 1455 | 1173 | 27 | — | — | 126 | 85 | 233 | 607 | 688 | 428 | 422 | 357 | 364 | 583 | 604 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 225 | 78 | 60 | 20 | 94 | 217 | 106 | 217 | 20 | 49 | 49 | 98 | 340 | 243 | 251 | 186 | 281 | 281 | 289 | 217 | 60 |
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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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