
Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, W swell with 275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Duckpool Bay are lookin’ pretty grim for the most part. We’re staring down a long, dry spell with hardly any surf worth paddlin’ out for. The first real chance of anything decent doesn’t show up until Wednesday the 12th, and even then, it’s nothin’ to write home about.
The water temp is sittin’ at 66°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year – a bit of a bonus if you’re in a spring suit.
Let’s run through it. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th are dead. Tiny, weak swell with poor conditions. Tuesday afternoon actually goes glassy with clean conditions, but the swell is only 0.7 ft – you’d be better off on a flat day.
Wednesday the 12th morning sees a tiny pulse of energy. The swell is only 3 ft from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds, but the combined energy is a moderate 127. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the conditions are clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Wednesday afternoon gets a bit messier. Thursday the 13th morning has a bit more push – 4 ft from the west with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 275 (moderate). The problem is the wind is cross-onshore, keeping it choppy and poor. The rest of that week and into the weekend just looks like a constant battle of small, weak swell and onshore or cross-shore winds. The combined energy drops off a cliff, and the waves are tiny and messy.
The next window that might catch your eye is early on Thursday the 20th. The swell is small, only 2 ft from the west, but the period climbs to 10 seconds and the wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean. The combined energy is a weak 55. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
Friday the 21st morning is the only real standout in this whole run, and it’s a minor one. The wind goes light offshore from the ESE, the swell is small at 1 ft from the west, but the period is a solid 9 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 47. It’s clean, it’s glassy, and for a log or a funboard, it’ll be the best you’ll get. The crowd is marked as “sometimes,” so don’t expect a packed lineup.
Moving into the second week, things get weird. On Sunday the 23rd morning, the forecast shows a massive swell hitting 10 ft from the west with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a whopping 1243 – that’s strong to very strong energy. But the wind is cross-onshore and choppy. The guidance says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is a spot that’s inconsistent, and when it does get big, it’s not gonna be friendly. The waves are going to be massive, messy, and dangerous. That afternoon, it’s 8 ft and onshore. This is completely blown out and only for experts if anyone’s silly enough to try. The setups at Duckpool are a beach-and-reef deal, so with that much wind and swell, it’s honestly lookin’ more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle.
The last few days of the forecast, the 24th and 25th, drop back down to tiny, messy surf with strong onshore winds. The period on the 25th gets very long at 15 seconds, but with that wind and the small size, it’s a waste.
So, here’s the bottom line. The only real highlight is the morning of Friday the 21st. It’s clean and offshore, with a tiny but rideable wave. Everything else is a flat spell or a blown-out mess. The long-range big swell on the 23rd is a no-go for paddle surfing. It’s a tough stretch for Duckpool, but it’s a quiet spot, and sometimes that’s just how it goes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 4 |
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34 | 8 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 60 | 127 | 120 | 176 | 275 | 239 | 186 | 159 | 76 | 86 | 127 | 46 | 55 | 26 | 25 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:40PM6.59m | 5:12AM6.71m | 5:38PM7.19m | 6:05AM7.21m | 6:27PM7.71m | 6:51AM7.59m | 7:11PM8.06m | 7:34AM7.80m | 7:52PM8.19m | 8:13AM7.81m | 8:32PM8.07m | 8:52AM7.63m | 9:10PM7.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26AM1.61m | 11:02PM1.24m | 11:27AM1.09m | 11:58PM0.70m | 12:17PM0.61m | 00:45AM0.27m | 1:01PM0.26m | 1:28AM0.02m | 1:42PM0.08m | 2:07AM-0.02m | 2:20PM0.11m | 2:44AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.32m | 3:20AM0.48m | |||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 15 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 28 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
34 | 8 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 60 | 127 | 120 | 176 | 275 | 239 | 186 | 159 | 76 | 86 | 127 | 28 | 55 | 26 | 25 | 9 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 6 | NNW 4 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 7 | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | WSW 8 | W 19 | W 18 |
11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | — | 12 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | NNW 3 | — | WNW 5 | N 4 | NNE 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 48 | 2 | — | 46 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 103 | 105 | 50 | 398 | 282 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 29 | 59 | 237 | 49 | 83 | 295 | 15 | 77 | 105 | 0 | 103 | 104 | 396 |
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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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