Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,374 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I'm looking at the forecast for Duckpool Bay, and honestly, for the next two weeks, it's mostly a write-off. We've got a long stretch of poor surf conditions until we get a very brief window of something interesting.
The first real flicker of hope doesn't show up until Friday, September 4th, and even then it's just a marginal call. The swell is only 5ft from the west-southwest at 8 seconds, but the wind is light and onshore, so it's a gamble. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, nothing special.
We then hit another rough patch of messy, onshore wind and lumpy sea state right through to the end of the first week of September. The swell energy picks up, hitting a strong 982 (combined energy) on the morning of September 5th, but with a strong cross-onshore breeze, it's just a blown-out mess. That's the kind of day that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Then, towards the end of the forecast period, we get a real standout. On the morning of Monday, September 7th, the swell is a solid 8ft from the west-northwest with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 627. The wind swings light and cross-onshore that morning, but the real magic happens that afternoon. The wind drops to a glassy calm, and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” That is a true window of opportunity, but the swell is 7ft, so it's definitely one for the experts, not beginners. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit crumbly, but glassy conditions on a 6ft+ swell is a rare gift.
However, keep in mind, Duckpool Bay is an inconsistent spot, so this little window is a real treat. The next day, the wind swings back to a moderate cross-onshore and the surf drops off, so that Monday afternoon is your one and only shot in this 16-day outlook.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 18 | 9 | 13 | 246 | 175 | 171 | 365 | 857 | 900 | 484 | 337 | 389 | 493 | 552 | 325 | 224 | 146 | 84 | 60 | 119 | 588 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:12AM6.68m | 6:28PM7.13m | 6:45AM7.09m | 7:01PM7.51m | 7:18AM7.40m | 7:33PM7.75m | 7:50AM7.58m | 8:06PM7.85m | 8:24AM7.62m | 8:41PM7.77m | 8:59AM7.50m | 9:18PM7.52m | 9:37AM7.22m | 9:58PM7.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:20PM1.06m | 00:41AM0.81m | 12:52PM0.69m | 1:12AM0.49m | 1:23PM0.43m | 1:43AM0.30m | 1:54PM0.30m | 2:13AM0.25m | 2:26PM0.31m | 2:46AM0.35m | 3:00PM0.47m | 3:21AM0.61m | 3:38PM0.78m | 4:00AM1.02m | |||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 12 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 18 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 656 | 484 | 337 | 297 | 61 | 552 | 325 | 224 | 146 | 84 | 20 | 24 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | W 7 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | W 8 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 2 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 13 | 246 | 175 | 171 | 365 | 857 | 900 | — | — | 389 | 493 | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | 119 | 588 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 256 | 98 | 67 | 233 | 251 | 355 | 249 | 208 | 94 | 40 | 217 | 26 | 60 | 89 | 186 | 245 | 251 | 78 | 12 | 243 | 251 |
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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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