Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 684 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 (Aug 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab ya cuppa, let's have a look at the next couple of weeks.
To be brutally honest, mate, it's a rough outlook for the area. The first decent swell isn't due for a while, so you're looking at a week-long gap of flat, tiny, or blown-out junk before anything even starts to show promise. We’ve got a bit of movement from the 28th, but the wind is just atrocious for the most part, turning even the bigger swells into a washing machine.
Duckpool Bay is the only game in town, but it's a tough one. It's an inconsistent spot, so even when there's swell, you gotta be patient.
Let's break it down. The water is currently sitting at 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can get away with a thin spring suit for now.
The first real chance at something rideable might be on Friday the 28th morning. We've got a weak 1 ft swell from the west-southwest with a short 7-second period. The combined energy is weak (100), but with a light east wind blowing offshore, it should be glassy and clean. It's not going to be epic, but it'll be surfable if you're desperate.
From there, it gets ugly. The swell builds through the end of August and into the first week of September, with heights going from 5 ft up to a massive 10 ft. But the wind just howls from the southwest and west, slamming onshore or cross-onshore at 22-34 mph. That much wind, even with moderate to strong wave energy (check out the 887 to 2119 readings), will turn the surf into a total crumbly, messy, blown-out nightmare. It's going to be a kite-surfing show, not a surfing one.
The only flicker of something better comes near the end of the forecast period. On the 9th of September, a 6 ft west swell with a longer 11-second period rolls in. The combined energy is a solid 726, meaning it has some punch. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the northwest, so it might clean up a bit. It won't be perfect, but it's the best wave quality we'll see on offer.
Given the sheer amount of wind and the fact that this is a beach setup, for the most part, over 8 ft and blown out, this is really only for the hardcore crew or the kite flyers.
So, in short: a long flat spell to start, then a string of big, windy, messy days. If you have to go, watch for that Friday the 28th morning for a small clean knee-high wave, and keep an eye on Wednesday the 9th when it might all come together for a solid, clean-ish session that's more interesting.
Stay patient, lads.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 |
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31 | 44 | 35 | 32 | 18 | 17 | 43 | 62 | 170 | 147 | 178 | 286 | 684 | 520 | 492 | 243 | 115 | 92 | 89 | 188 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:16PM6.12m | 5:37AM6.20m | 5:54PM6.65m | 6:12AM6.68m | 6:28PM7.13m | 6:45AM7.09m | 7:01PM7.51m | 7:18AM7.40m | 7:33PM7.75m | 7:50AM7.58m | 8:06PM7.85m | 8:24AM7.62m | 8:41PM7.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:33PM1.70m | 11:46AM1.51m | 00:09AM1.22m | 12:20PM1.06m | 00:41AM0.81m | 12:52PM0.69m | 1:12AM0.49m | 1:23PM0.43m | 1:43AM0.30m | 1:54PM0.30m | 2:13AM0.25m | 2:26PM0.31m | 2:46AM0.35m | |||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 |
31 | 44 | 35 | 32 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 39 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 520 | 492 | 243 | 115 | 92 | 89 | 188 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | WSW 3 | SW 12 | E 3 | W 10 | W 8 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 18 |
4 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 12 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | 51 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 7 | — | SW 12 | — | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | 6 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | — | SSE 7 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 6 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | NNW 5 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | 43 | 62 | 170 | 147 | 178 | 286 | 684 | 15 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 50 | 104 | 251 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 396 | 192 | 88 | 49 | 411 | 501 | 587 | 289 | 251 |
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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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