Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, NNW swell with 40 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Duckpool Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner for Duckpool Bay. The first week and a half is pretty grim. You’ve got a whole lot of tiny, weak waves with messy winds, and nothing really worth paddling out for. From Tuesday the 14th right through to Saturday the 25th, the scores are all rock bottom. It’s just small, poor quality surf day after day, with onshore or cross-shore winds messing up what little there is. There’s a real gap there of about 12 days where you’re better off doing something else.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Sunday the 26th, and that’s where the standout lies. For the morning, we’ve got a clean 6ft swell from the west, with a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is solid at 287, and it’s glassy by the afternoon, with a 5ft west swell. That’s your best window, no question. The water is a very unusual 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
The 27th holds some decent size too, with 6ft on Monday morning and an offshore wind, but the energy is ramping up to 516, so it’ll be pushing into proper grunty territory. The period is short, around 9 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and fast, but still clean. If you’re an experienced local, you’ll have fun. Beginners might find the 6ft size a bit much, especially with that short period making it dumpy.
The 28th drops off a bit, but Tuesday morning goes glassy with a 4ft west swell. It’s a nice little window for a quieter session before the wind turns onshore again.
So, to be straight with you: don’t even bother until Sunday the 26th. That’s your day. The 27th is also promising if you’re up for a bit more power. The rest of the forecast is a write-off for paddle surfing. The break is inconsistent and exposed, so when it does show, it’s a treat, but you’ve got to be patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 16 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 8 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | SW 18 | W 11 |
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 kJ | 31 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 25 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 39 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 9 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:37PM7.66m | 7:04AM7.55m | 7:26PM7.95m | 7:51AM7.67m | 8:12PM8.04m | 8:36AM7.62m | 8:57PM7.94m | 9:20AM7.41m | 9:41PM7.64m | 10:03AM7.07m | 10:24PM7.19m | 10:47AM6.65m | 11:08PM6.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:24PM0.61m | 00:54AM0.33m | 1:14PM0.35m | 1:43AM0.14m | 2:00PM0.25m | 2:29AM0.13m | 2:45PM0.31m | 3:14AM0.30m | 3:28PM0.53m | 3:57AM0.62m | 4:11PM0.88m | 4:39AM1.05m | 4:55PM1.32m | ||||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 22 | 21 | 31 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 39 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | WSW 18 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | WSW 16 | W 9 | NNW 6 | SW 7 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | S 5 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 19 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 31 | 5 | 3 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | SW 14 | NE 3 | SW 16 | SW 6 | ENE 3 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 21 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | SW 18 | W 8 |
| kJ | 31 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | N 4 | — | NE 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 4 | — | — | NNW 5 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 14 | — | 6 | 13 | — | 2 | 6 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 20 | — | — | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 42 | 50 | 118 | 371 | 50 | 295 | 90 | 0 | 98 | 1572 | 430 | 410 | 506 | 396 | 50 | 42 | 50 | 337 | 398 | 50 |
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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).
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