Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
19.1° C
2.4° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a whole lot of nothing on the horizon, and honestly, it’s one of those stretches where you might be better off tuning up the kite gear.

Looking at the whole picture, we’re starting off with a weak, disorganized west swell that’s getting chopped up by onshore winds. The energy is there, but it’s just not coming together. The wave heights are small and the periods are short, which means mushy, bumpy, and generally frustrating conditions. We do see a slight bump mid-week, around the 18th and 20th, with some more energy in the water (combined energy around 167 and 248), but it’s still coming from the west-northwest with onshore winds, so it’s going to be a crumbly mess at best. Don’t get too excited.

The water is sitting at 66.4° right now, which is a solid 4.3° warmer than average for this time of year. That's worth noting – it’s definitely a bit balmier than usual for a late August paddle.

The real problem is that the surf quality never gets there. We’re seeing a lot of "poor surf conditions" in the data, with the wind being mostly onshore or cross-onshore for the first week. It’s going to be bumpy and hard to find a clean face. The swell direction is west, which is okay for Duckpool Bay, but the wind is all wrong.

There is a tiny window of hope. On the morning of Friday the 21st, we’ve got a light cross-offshore breeze from the north-northeast and the swell period stretches out a bit to 9 seconds. The energy is moderate (137) with a 3ft swell, and the notes say it’s "surfable but very ordinary". It’s the best of a bad bunch, but don't expect any magic. You’ll be battling for the few clean ones that come through. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting a while between sets. And if the crowds show up, which they sometimes do, it’ll feel even more cramped for what’s on offer.

After that, it’s a total wipeout. From the 22nd right through to the end of the month, the swell just dies. The combined energy drops right off, and we’re talking about ankle-biters. The wind goes offshore or cross-offshore, which would be great if there were any waves, but it’s just clean and flat. We're looking at a solid week of nothing. From the 23rd to the 26th, the swell height is under 1.5ft and the periods are long, but there’s just no power behind it. It’s a blank run, plain and simple.

The very end of the window, around the 28th and 29th, shows a little pulse of west-northwest swell with light winds, but the energy is weak (60-73) and the heights are still small. It’s promising in that it's clean, but it’s not going to be a day you'll be telling your mates about.

Honestly, for this stretch, if you’re desperate for a wave, that Friday morning the 21st is your best bet. Everything else is a washout. The setup, with that onshore wind and mushy beach break, is looking much more interesting for the kite surfers than for the paddle surfers for most of this period.

Keep it real, and check back later. Forecasts change, and it can't stay this bad for long.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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W
8
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8
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7
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0.3
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
57
41
18
17
9
36
82
83
156
88
95
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99
286
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126
120
74
39
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
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15
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15
WNW
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10
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20
WSW
25
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High Tide
8:32PM8.07m
8:52AM7.63m
9:10PM7.75m
9:29AM7.30m
9:47PM7.27m
10:06AM6.84m
10:25PM6.68m
10:44AM6.32m
11:05PM6.07m
11:27AM5.79m
11:54PM5.50m
12:24PM5.31m
1:03AM5.07m
Low Tide
2:44AM0.14m
2:57PM0.32m
3:20AM0.48m
3:34PM0.69m
3:55AM0.94m
4:10PM1.17m
4:31AM1.47m
4:49PM1.71m
5:11AM2.01m
5:36PM2.24m
6:04AM2.51m
6:42PM2.68m
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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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