Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 30 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.1° C
1.8° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Duckpool Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 3rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough stretch for Duckpool Bay. The first recommendation doesn’t kick in until Monday the 3rd of August, so that’s a solid three-day gap with nothing worth paddling out for. The early stuff is weak, choppy, and cross-on. Not your day.

Come Monday morning the 3rd of August, we finally see a little pulse of life. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy ticks up to a moderate 113. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NE, keeping things clean. The waves are surfable, but honestly, they’re very ordinary – not something to write home about. The afternoon goes straight back to choppy cross-on slop, so that Monday morning window is your only real shot.

Beyond that, the rest of the forecast is a flat and windy mess. The swell drops right back down, the wind stays mostly cross-on or onshore, and the energy readings are weak – mostly in the single or low double digits. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday the 5th of August with glassy conditions and a 2ft swell, but it’s a short-period windswell from the NNW, and the shape won’t be anything special. Better than nothing, but still not a standout.

The second week is a write-off. From the 6th through the 14th, it’s tiny, choppy, and blown out. There’s a puff of windswell on the 12th of August, getting up to 4ft from the WNW, but it’s cross-on and messy – really only for the diehards or the kite crew. The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s one small comfort.

Honestly, if you’re looking for a true standout session, you’re not going to find it here in this 16-day window. The best on offer is that Monday morning, August 3rd, with clean 3ft WSW swell – but keep your expectations in check. It’s a low bar.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts. They can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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90
113
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27
21
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12
17
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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WNW
20
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20
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15
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High Tide
7:27PM7.20m
7:44AM7.03m
8:01PM7.39m
8:18AM7.15m
8:34PM7.46m
8:52AM7.17m
9:08PM7.42m
9:27AM7.09m
9:45PM7.25m
10:05AM6.90m
10:24PM6.98m
10:48AM6.62m
11:11PM6.61m
Low Tide
1:17PM0.96m
1:39AM0.84m
1:50PM0.78m
2:11AM0.71m
2:21PM0.70m
2:43AM0.67m
2:53PM0.71m
3:16AM0.72m
3:27PM0.83m
3:50AM0.88m
4:05PM1.04m
4:30AM1.14m
4:48PM1.34m
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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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