Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.2°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 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, W swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, it's Rusty here, and I've been staring at the charts for Duckpool Bay. Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, it's a bit of a mixed bag. There's a big lull before we get anything worth jumping out of bed for.

The first ten days or so are pretty bleak. We've got consistent swell, but the wind is just relentless. Gonna be a lot of white-knuckle, onshore slop. That stretch from the 15th all the way through to the 20th is pretty much a write-off. The waves are there, running between 5 ft and 7 ft, but with those strong westerlies and cross-onshores, it's just going to be a mess. The water temp is sitting about 65°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, a real anomaly that feels nice but won't save the surf.

Now, the real story starts on Monday the 21st of September. Things finally drop off, but the wind goes glassy in the morning. We're looking at a tiny 2 ft swell from the west, period around 10 seconds. The combined energy is weak, only 100, but it's the cleanest we've seen. It's a good sign for the following days.

The standout in this entire forecast, the one that’s got my attention, is Tuesday the 22nd of September. The afternoon session at Duckpool Bay looks the goods. We'll see a clean 3 ft west swell, with a period bumping up to 11 seconds. The wind will be a light, cross-offshore breeze. That's the kind of setup that makes this place work. There’s a nice 255 combined energy reading (moderate), and with that longer period, it should have some push. Crowds are possible here on a day like this.

Then we get a little run of similar conditions. Wednesday the 23rd also looks fun, especially in the afternoon. More clean, cross-offshore winds and a 3 ft west swell, but the period gets very long at 12 to 13 seconds. That's a proper groundswell, which at a beach break like this can sometimes make things a bit too straight, but with the right bank, it should still offer some longer rides. Water is still glassy and inviting.

After that, it gets a bit messy again, with a few smaller days. But keep an eye on Sunday the 27th of September. The morning looks promising, with a glassy 3 ft west swell and a very long period of 13 seconds. The combined energy jumps back up to 351, which is a solid pulse. If the banks hold from the earlier week, that Sunday morning glass-off could be the quiet, clean session to end the outlook on a good note. The rest of that day and the following week fade back into smaller, wind-affected conditions.

So, to wrap it up, don't waste your energy on the first week. The real window is Tuesday the 22nd through Wednesday the 23rd, and maybe that Sunday the 27th. The best bet is Tuesday afternoon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

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Energy kJ
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535
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:11PM7.18m
9:27AM6.92m
9:45PM6.62m
10:02AM6.39m
10:22PM6.02m
10:41AM5.82m
11:07PM5.44m
11:35AM5.30m
00:14AM4.97m
12:59PM4.96m
1:57AM4.82m
2:46PM5.07m
3:29AM5.13m
Low Tide
3:13AM0.95m
3:30PM1.13m
3:45AM1.47m
4:05PM1.68m
4:22AM2.02m
4:48PM2.24m
5:10AM2.56m
5:52PM2.74m
6:32AM2.96m
7:40PM2.97m
8:28AM2.95m
9:20PM2.71m
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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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