Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Issued: 6 pm 03 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
17.4° C

2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 3 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 242 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 8th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 8th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 4th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, let me level with ya. It’s Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Duckpool Bay all week. Truth is, this stretch from early July right through to the 18th is mostly a flat, blown-out mess. There’s no good news to start with. The first surf that shows up is on July 3rd, but even then it’s just a sorry 4ft of onshore-destroyed west swell. Wind is howling onshore from the WSW at 12 mph, making a mess of things. Combined energy is only 293 (weak to moderate), and the water is sitting at 63°, a big 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, which is notable. But don’t get excited – it stays poor.

The whole first week is a write-off. Small west swell, 2ft to 3ft, but nearly every session is plagued by onshore or cross-onshore wind. The swell period hangs around 9 to 10 seconds, so it’s not all short-period junk, but the wind ruins it. There’s no standout option. I’d say the only flicker of hope comes on Thursday July 9th in the morning: a brief spell of glassy conditions with an east wind at 3 mph, but the swell is a tiny 2ft from the west with only 47 combined energy. Surfable? Barely. Don’t paddle out expecting much.

The second week doesn’t save us. More west swell, but it’s small and messy. The weekend of July 11th and 12th sees stronger winds – 19 mph onshore and cross-onshore – with swell barely reaching 3ft. Combined energy climbs to 154 on Sunday afternoon, but that’s just from the wind, not quality. There’s a rain shower and risk of thunderstorms, so the water surface is lumpy. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddling.

The best on offer – and I’m scraping the barrel here – is Friday July 10th morning. A tiny 2ft west swell with a 9-second period, but the wind goes offshore from the east at 9 mph, and the surface is clean. Combined energy is only 48, but for a shortboard on a log, you might pick off a waist-high crumbler. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have the place to yourself given the lack of quality.

Other than that, Friday July 17th afternoon shows a sudden shift: a 4ft swell from the NNW, but period drops to a short 6 seconds. That’s windswell, and with onshore wind from the WNW at 9 mph, it’s going to be choppy and weak. Leave it.

Overall, Duckpool Bay is a poor bet through this entire 16-day stretch. Inconsistent breaks like this can go quiet for a while, so don’t hold your breath. The only days worth a look are July 9th and 10th, but even then, bring a log and low expectations. If you’re a beginner, the swell never gets over 5ft, so it’s not dangerous, just frustrating. For experts, there’s nothing here to get excited about.

Stay patient, mates. It’ll turn around.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
290
242
159
123
90
57
56
99
53
50
50
37
34
34
56
57
61
41
42
41
41
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
20
W
15
W
10
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
20
W
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
5
W
5
W
10
NW
5
N
5
E
15
N
5
ESE
15
E
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
off
High Tide
8:58PM6.99m
9:16AM6.66m
9:34PM6.92m
9:54AM6.56m
10:13PM6.79m
10:35AM6.43m
10:56PM6.62m
11:21AM6.27m
11:45PM6.43m
12:15PM6.12m
00:43AM6.25m
1:19PM6.04m
1:51AM6.16m
Low Tide
3:08AM1.15m
3:18PM1.20m
3:44AM1.23m
3:55PM1.31m
4:23AM1.34m
4:36PM1.47m
5:06AM1.47m
5:24PM1.64m
5:58AM1.62m
6:21PM1.79m
6:59AM1.74m
7:29PM1.86m
8:09AM1.76m
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5:09
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:13
5:13
5:15
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9:34
9:34
9:32
9:32
9:31
9:31
9:30
9:30
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Temp °C
16
15
16
17
16
18
18
17
19
19
17
19
19
18
22
22
19
24
25
22
27
Feels °C
13
13
14
14
15
17
16
16
17
17
16
17
17
18
21
21
19
22
23
22
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
W
10
1
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.6
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
WNW
5
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.7
WNW
5
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
9
Energy kJ
290
242
159
123
69
31
56
99
29
50
50
27
34
34
56
57
61
41
42
41
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.6
W
9
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
14
0.5
W
9
0.1
SW
12
0.3
WNW
4
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.2
NNW
3
Energy kJ
5
90
57
4
4
53
7
4
37
6
3
3
6
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
4
8
3
3
7
6
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
1
W
6
0.9
W
6
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
5
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
3
67
48
13
12
9
11
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
93
71
281
281
49
49
49
98
98
98
98
413
237
0
42
105
0
0
103
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
4
5
9
8
9
6
5
5
8
5
8
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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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