Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.7°C
2.6° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,866 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 15th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, giving you the same story in feet and Fahrenheit.

First off, the water’s been rough. The forecast kicks off on Wednesday the 9th with a 5ft W swell, but it’s a cross-onshore wind and the water’s a mess. The combined energy is moderate (299), but the conditions are just plain poor. Don’t even bother. That same theme runs through the next several days – small, choppy, and lumpy. The swell energy is weak to moderate, and the wind never really does us any favours. We’ve got a dry run until the 15th.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope shows up Tuesday the 15th. The afternoon brings a clean 4ft WSW swell with a sweet cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is a solid 367, and the comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s the best we’ve seen all forecast. The swell is a groundswell with a 10-second period, so it’ll have some shape. It’s a clean window, but it’s a short one.

Then we get a bit of a wild one on Wednesday the 16th. The swell jumps to a massive 10ft from the W, with a combined energy of 1417 in the morning and 1134 in the afternoon. That’s a serious amount of water moving. The problem is it’s too big for this break. The wind is a cross-shore, not ideal, and the swell is so big it’s only for experts, if anyone. The afternoon session actually gets a high internal score, but the comment says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. So, unless you’re a seasoned charger and want a real challenge, stay on the beach.

The rest of the week after that is a bit of a letdown. Swell drops back to 3ft – 5ft, but the wind keeps swinging onshore or cross-onshore, and everything is just mediocre. The 21st has a clean morning with a cross-offshore breeze and a 3ft W swell, but it’s not going to blow your mind. The last few days of the month are a mix of onshore and cross-onshore, with small swells and poor conditions.

The standout of the whole window is undoubtedly Tuesday the 15th afternoon. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The water temperature is about 66°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – a solid 5° warmer than average. That’s a nice bonus.

Overall, it’s a lean run. There’s a big gap from the start until the 15th, then a brief clean spell, then a huge swell that’s too big for the spot, and then back to the doldrums. If you’re desperate, maybe the 21st morning gives you a small, clean wave, but the 15th afternoon is the real go.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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W
8
1.1
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0.7
WSW
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5
1.8
WSW
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1.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
266
161
60
29
316
641
405
230
137
96
345
371
443
320
179
138
132
111
130
367
1217
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
15
NW
10
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSW
20
WSW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
SSW
30
SW
30
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20
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15
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15
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15
WSW
20
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20
WSW
10
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:26PM7.23m
5:51AM7.22m
6:10PM7.73m
6:32AM7.62m
6:50PM8.04m
7:10AM7.84m
7:27PM8.12m
7:46AM7.86m
8:03PM7.98m
8:20AM7.70m
8:37PM7.65m
8:53AM7.37m
9:11PM7.18m
Low Tide
11:19AM1.07m
11:47PM0.64m
12:03PM0.57m
00:28AM0.24m
12:42PM0.22m
1:04AM0.02m
1:18PM0.06m
1:38AM0.00m
1:52PM0.09m
2:11AM0.18m
2:24PM0.30m
2:42AM0.51m
2:57PM0.66m
3:13AM0.95m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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