Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.6°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 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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 – this forecast is a tough one. We’ve got a long stretch of mostly poor surf at Duckpool Bay, with the odd flicker of very ordinary conditions. The first proper chance to get wet doesn’t even come until the 18th, so we’re looking at a solid ten-day gap with nothing worthwhile on offer. It’s the kind of quiet spell that can test your patience, but hang in there.

The pattern starts with a pulse of 6ft west swell on Tuesday the 8th, but it’s completely blown out by a strong cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is moderate (627), but the wind is just too raw to make it work. That theme continues through Wednesday and Thursday as the swell drops right off – we’re seeing heights down to 2ft and energy levels falling into the double digits (67). The wind stays messy, either cross or cross-on, with periods as short as 6 seconds. Not a lot to get excited about.

Friday the 11th sees a push back up to 5ft from the west, with moderate energy (439), but again the cross-shore chop ruins the ride. Saturday and Sunday are a similar story, though Sunday morning the 13th offers a brief moment of hope with 5ft west swell and offshore wind. The conditions are rated as marginal, and the crowd is sometimes there. It’s the best of a bad bunch in the first week, but it’s far from a standout.

Monday the 14th through Wednesday the 16th sees the swell drop to under 3ft, with energy in the 100 to 180 range, but the wind is a mess – cross-on or cross-shore, often fresh to strong. The period on the 15th and 16th stretches to 10-11 seconds, which is a longer period signal, but the wind is ruining the surface.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. On Friday the 18th, things start to clean up. The swell is 3ft to 4ft from the west, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The conditions are described as clean, and the wave energy is moderate (146 to 286). It’s still only surfable with very ordinary conditions, but it’s a step up. Saturday the 19th is similar, with 2ft to 3ft west swell, light cross-offshore winds, and clean conditions. Energy is light to moderate (101 to 136).

Sunday the 20th gives us a tiny 1ft west swell and clean conditions, but it’s really small. Monday the 21st brings a massive burst of energy – 420 to 448 – from a 15-16 second period west swell, but the wind is screaming onshore at 25 mph. It’s a total mess and would be more interesting for kite surfing than a paddle session.

The best on offer in this whole 16-day window is the morning of Friday the 18th. It’s not perfect, but it’s the closest we get to surfable. The 3ft west swell with a 6-second period is short, but the light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE makes the surface clean. The break is inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute, but the water temperature is about average for the time of year. If you’re keen, that’s the session to aim for.

Saturday the 19th morning is the second pick, with a similar setup – 3ft west swell, clean, and light wind. It’s small, but it’s clean.

We’ve got a long wait, but the forecast can change. Stay optimistic.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
625
593
533
225
160
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29
197
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427
238
161
84
107
488
345
354
164
106
96
84
Wind (km/h)
25
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NW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
S
25
SSW
30
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25
WNW
25
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5
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High Tide
4:34PM6.60m
5:04AM6.68m
5:26PM7.23m
5:51AM7.22m
6:10PM7.73m
6:32AM7.62m
6:50PM8.04m
7:10AM7.84m
7:27PM8.12m
7:46AM7.86m
8:03PM7.98m
8:20AM7.70m
8:37PM7.65m
Low Tide
10:25AM1.66m
10:59PM1.20m
11:19AM1.07m
11:47PM0.64m
12:03PM0.57m
00:28AM0.24m
12:42PM0.22m
1:04AM0.02m
1:18PM0.06m
1:38AM0.00m
1:52PM0.09m
2:11AM0.18m
2:24PM0.30m
2:42AM0.51m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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