
Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WSW swell with 264 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Duckpool Bay in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 4PM. 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 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
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 the cards for our little stretch of coast. It’s a pretty quiet picture, so don’t go getting too excited just yet.
We’ve got a long dry spell ahead. The first real chance of anything rideable doesn’t pop up until Monday the 3rd of August, and even then it’s a minor flicker. That’s a few days of flat or near-flat conditions to get through. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing strange there.
The only spot that gets a mention is Duckpool Bay. It’s an inconsistent little intermediate wave, exposed to the west, so it needs a decent push from that direction to work. It can get a few people around when it’s on, so keep that in mind.
Now, the one standout – and I’m using that term loosely – is the early session on Monday the 3rd of August. The morning is looking like the pick of the whole 16-day window. We’ve got a tiny 3 ft swell pushing in from the WSW, but the real kicker is the wind. It’s glassy. Absolutely clean. That’s a rare positive in this forecast. The wave energy is weak (107), so don’t expect any power, but for a thigh-high-ish wave with no wind bump, it’s a chance to get wet. The swell period is 9 seconds, which is okay for a beach break but nothing special.
After that, the whole outlook just falls apart. The wind gets on it, the swell stays messy, and for the rest of the fortnight, it’s all poor surf conditions. There’s a bit of a pulse of energy around Tuesday the 11th of August, with a 4 ft to 5 ft swell from the west and a longer period of 10 seconds, giving it some moderate energy (328 - 450), but the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, and it’s rated as marginal at best. The Wednesday morning after that has some cross-onshore chop that’ll wreck any shape. Honestly, for a beach break like Duckpool, onshore wind and a short period just makes it a messy, blown-out slog. If you’re a kite surfer, that Tuesday the 11th might look interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.
The rest of the second week is a write-off. Strong winds, rain, and tiny, weak swell. There’s nothing to get excited about, and nothing that’s consistent. For Duckpool, this kind of blank run is more normal than not, so don’t be surprised. Just keep your eye on the window and hope the forecasts change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 |
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31 | 41 | 36 | 35 | 22 | 88 | 106 | 101 | 59 | 37 | 138 | 116 | 175 | 264 | 203 | 127 | 66 | 27 | 7 | 7 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:18AM7.15m | 8:34PM7.46m | 8:52AM7.17m | 9:08PM7.42m | 9:27AM7.09m | 9:45PM7.25m | 10:05AM6.90m | 10:24PM6.98m | 10:48AM6.62m | 11:11PM6.61m | 11:38AM6.28m | 00:08AM6.21m | 12:43PM5.96m | 1:22AM5.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:21PM0.70m | 2:43AM0.67m | 2:53PM0.71m | 3:16AM0.72m | 3:27PM0.83m | 3:50AM0.88m | 4:05PM1.04m | 4:30AM1.14m | 4:48PM1.34m | 5:18AM1.49m | 5:43PM1.69m | 6:19AM1.85m | 6:55PM1.99m | ||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 15 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 |
19 | 41 | 36 | 35 | 22 | 88 | 106 | 101 | 59 | 37 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 127 | 66 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | W 4 | — | W 11 | N 3 | N 4 | NNW 5 | — | W 9 | W 15 | — | — | — | W 13 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 3 |
31 | — | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 15 | 4 | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | — | ENE 2 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | S 2 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — |
— | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 138 | 116 | 175 | 264 | 203 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 106 | 122 | 118 | 118 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 42 | 98 | 251 | 251 | 98 | 217 | 78 | 59 | 90 | 104 | 396 | 396 | 92 |
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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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