
Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, W swell with 1,520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
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’s on offer over the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for Duckpool Bay is a bit of a tough one. The first ten days or so are looking pretty average, with a lot of poor surf conditions and onshore winds messing things up. The water is sitting at 65°, which is much warmer than average for this time of year, so that’s a nice bonus if you’re just having a paddle, but the waves themselves are a struggle.
We kick off with a little bit of swell on Saturday the 5th, but it’s no good – 4 ft from the west with a 15 km/h onshore wind, and the combined energy is weak at 243. Sunday the 6th is even smaller and choppy. Monday the 7th brings a bigger pulse of 7 ft from the west, with a long 13-second period. That’s a lot of energy (1520), but the wind is onshore, and 7 ft is pushing into expert territory, especially with that long period making it tricky at a beach break. Not ideal.
The whole week from the 5th to the 13th is a write-off. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, the swell is either weak or messy, and the conditions are just poor. The combined energy values are all over the place, but none of it translates to anything rideable.
We do get a glimmer of hope on Sunday the 13th morning. The swell drops to just 2 ft from the west, but we get a clean offshore wind from the east (ENE) at 15 km/h. The energy is low at 96, but it’s clean. Then on Monday the 14th morning, it’s glassy with no wind, and the swell is a tiny 2 ft, but it’s clean. Still, that’s barely surfable.
The real standout, and the only one worth circling on the calendar, is Thursday the 17th of September. We’ve got a 5 ft swell from the west on the morning, with a clean cross-offshore wind from the east-southeast (ESE) at 10 km/h. The combined energy is moderate at 225, and the conditions are described as “good surf.” The afternoon looks even better with a 4 ft west swell and a light offshore wind from the east (E) at 5 km/h, energy at 212, and still clean. The wave period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s not a massive groundswell, but with good winds and a solid 5 ft, this is your best bet. The break is inconsistent, so don’t expect a packed lineup, but it’s known to be sometimes crowded.
The next day, Friday the 18th, still has some clean 4 ft waves in the morning, but it’s not as good.
So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a bust. The 17th of September is the day to aim for, with the cleanest conditions and the best swell. After that, it gets small again. It’s a long wait for a short window, but that one day could be a treat.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | W 16 | W 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 6 | W 8 |
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234 | 117 | 50 | 75 | 134 | 1520 | 1314 | 1127 | 632 | 526 | 355 | 251 | 77 | 53 | 73 | 146 | 414 | 348 | 187 | 223 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:08AM5.61m | 1:54PM5.67m | 2:46AM5.65m | 3:26PM6.00m | 4:06AM6.10m | 4:34PM6.60m | 5:04AM6.68m | 5:26PM7.23m | 5:51AM7.22m | 6:10PM7.73m | 6:32AM7.62m | 6:50PM8.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:40PM2.19m | 7:29AM2.36m | 8:28PM2.22m | 9:11AM2.18m | 9:57PM1.79m | 10:25AM1.66m | 10:59PM1.20m | 11:19AM1.07m | 11:47PM0.64m | 12:03PM0.57m | 00:28AM0.24m | 12:42PM0.22m | 1:04AM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | W 16 | W 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 9 | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
234 | 117 | 50 | 6 | 134 | 1520 | 1060 | 783 | 481 | — | — | — | 63 | 53 | 5 | 9 | 309 | 348 | 92 | 223 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | WSW 8 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 7 | 25 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 50 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 2 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | — | W 13 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 6 | — |
— | — | 1 | 75 | 125 | — | 1314 | 1127 | 632 | 526 | 355 | 251 | 77 | — | 73 | 146 | 414 | 264 | 187 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 0 | 39 | 209 | 37 | 80 | 245 | 186 | 281 | 281 | 92 | 93 | 90 | 30 | 37 | 243 | 493 | 281 | 281 | 85 |
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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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