
Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, W swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
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 offer for Duckpool Bay over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, quiet run with very little to get excited about. The first proper surfable waves don’t show up until Tuesday the 28th of July, and even then it’s tiny stuff. There’s a big gap of nothing much before that.
The water temperature is sitting at 63°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
We kick off on Saturday the 25th of July with a weak 3ft W swell, but a 19 mph onshore westerly wind has it blown out and messy. A score of nil. Sunday the 26th sees a bump in size to 7ft from the west, but it’s cross-onshore and lumpy with a fresh 22 mph breeze, so no good for a paddle. The combined energy hits moderate at 388, but the wind kills it.
Monday the 27th drops back to a 4ft W swell, but it’s still onshore and average. No surf to speak of.
Now, Tuesday morning, the 28th of July, is the first real chance. The swell has faded to just 2ft from the west, but the wind goes glassy from the SW at 3 mph. The conditions are described as “surfable waves but very ordinary,” and I’d agree – it’s knee-high at best, but it’ll be clean. The combined energy is a weak 42. You might get a few little crumbly ones, but that’s it.
Wednesday the 29th is even smaller, with 1ft waves and glassy conditions again in the morning, but the energy is down to 31. It’s pretty much a flat paddle.
We see a little more size on Thursday the 30th with a 5ft W swell in the morning, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy at 12 mph. Not worth it. Energy is moderate at 146, but the chop ruins it.
Friday the 31st of July offers another glassy morning with 3ft waves from the west, and the wind is light from the NNW. It’s another “surfable but ordinary” call, with weak energy at 68. You’d catch a few ankle-biters on a longboard if you’re keen.
The first week of August looks similar. Saturday the 1st has a 4ft to 4ft west-southwest swell, but it’s cross-onshore and choppy both sessions. Sunday the 2nd is more of the same, with messy cross-onshore wind and 3ft waves. Monday the 3rd is tiny, and Tuesday the 4th of August gives us another glassy morning with 3ft waves from the west-southwest. That’s your last bit of clean, tiny surf for a while, with energy at 142.
From Wednesday the 5th through to Saturday the 9th of August, it’s all onshore or cross-onshore wind, and the wave heights drop to 1.0ft for days – completely flat and blown out. The energy is down to 27 or 28. That’s a solid five-day gap of nothing.
Finally, on Sunday the 9th of August, there’s a pulse of 6ft to 6ft W swell with moderate energy (270 to 333), but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore 19 mph from the NW. It’s going to be lumpy and poor. A kite surfer might have a go, but for a paddle surfer, there’s nothing worth chasing.
Overall, the standout window is Tuesday morning the 28th of July and Tuesday morning the 4th of August, but only if you’re desperate for a clean, tiny session. Nothing here gets the heart racing, I’m afraid.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 4 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 192 | 388 | 336 | 251 | 110 | 64 | 55 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 54 | 18 | 139 | 94 | 113 | 68 | 44 | 24 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:21AM5.51m | 4:48PM5.77m | 5:14AM5.84m | 5:35PM6.16m | 5:57AM6.20m | 6:16PM6.56m | 6:35AM6.54m | 6:53PM6.92m | 7:10AM6.83m | 7:27PM7.20m | 7:44AM7.03m | 8:01PM7.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08PM2.38m | 10:34AM2.27m | 11:05PM2.08m | 11:25AM1.93m | 11:51PM1.72m | 12:06PM1.56m | 00:30AM1.36m | 12:43PM1.23m | 1:06AM1.06m | 1:17PM0.96m | 1:39AM0.84m | 1:50PM0.78m | 2:11AM0.71m | |||||||
— | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | W 17 | — | W 7 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 |
2 | — | — | 5 | — | 110 | 15 | 55 | 29 | 7 | 22 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 94 | 73 | 68 | 44 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
5 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 15 | 13 | 22 | 9 | 9 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 4 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | — |
48 | 192 | 388 | 336 | 251 | — | 64 | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 18 | 139 | — | 113 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 401 | 568 | 813 | 281 | 93 | 281 | 243 | 98 | 0 | 72 | 50 | 78 | 251 | 233 | 78 | 281 | 77 | 0 | 105 | 50 |
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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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