Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.3°C
2.3° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, W swell with 552 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 13th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, giving it to you in feet and miles.

This 16-day look at Duckpool Bay is a rough one to call. For the first week and a half, it’s mostly a write-off—onshore and cross-onshore winds messing up whatever swell is around. The water temp is about 65°, which is about 4° warmer than normal for this time of year—unusual, and honestly, pretty nice.

The first real crack at something good doesn’t come until Tuesday, September 22nd. That morning brings a light offshore wind from the ENE at 6 mph, with a 3 ft west swell at 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 208, and it’s described as clean. The afternoon stays clean, too, with a light cross-off breeze and a 3 ft west swell. It’s small, but after all the junk, this is your best chance for a smooth ride.

Then on Thursday, September 24th, the morning looks promising—a clean 6 ft west swell at 9 seconds, cross-off wind, and strong energy at 846. That’s got some real punch, but it might be too big for beginners. The afternoon goes bad again, with a 5 ft west swell at a very long 15 seconds, energy topping 1361, but onshore winds wreck it. That long period would be epic on a reef, but here it’ll likely close out.

Friday, September 25th morning is a maybe—5 ft west swell at 12 seconds, energy 563, but a cross-shore wind keeps it from being clean.

The standout: Tuesday, September 22nd. It’s the only day that lines up clean wind with surfable waves, even if they’re on the smaller side.

Crowds: Duckpool Bay can get a few folks out there from time to time, so on that clean Tuesday, expect some company.

Hang in there, wait for that clean window, and don’t force it on the messy days.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Mon night, strong winds from the WSW by Wed night).

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
9
1.1
W
8
0.8
W
8
1.8
WSW
7
1.8
WSW
8
1.5
W
10
1.3
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1.1
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10
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1.2
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9
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1.4
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7
1.4
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10
1.6
WNW
6
1.5
NW
6
1.3
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10
1.6
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6
2
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
269
165
86
293
385
431
326
226
202
222
187
199
377
156
186
358
157
408
320
332
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
SW
30
SW
35
SW
30
SW
15
W
15
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SW
25
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25
SW
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SSW
25
NW
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WNW
30
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25
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25
WNW
35
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WNW
35
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35
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High Tide
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
9:27AM6.92m
9:45PM6.62m
10:02AM6.39m
10:22PM6.02m
Low Tide
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
3:30PM1.13m
3:45AM1.47m
4:05PM1.68m
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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.

DuckPool is 5 km (3 miles) from Bude. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bude. Bude has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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