Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.9°C
2.5° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, W swell with 619 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s 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 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 4th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are a bit of a write-off for Duckpool Bay. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but with the wind blowing onshore or cross-onshore for the vast majority of the time, it’s just not going to happen. We’re looking at a long stretch of onshore and cross-onshore winds, mostly from the WSW and W, that just trash the waves. The swell is there, but it’s messy. There’s a real gap from the end of August all the way through to the 5th of September where the wind is relentless. Even the 9th and 10th of September see large swell, up to 7ft, but with a gale on the 10th, it’s a kite session, not a paddle one.

The one tiny window is on the morning of Saturday the 5th of September. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph, offering a chance for clean waves. The swell is small, around 3ft from the west with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 164, so don't expect much power. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The water temperature is 66°, which is a good 5° warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice surprise at least.

The rest of the window is a washout. The 6th of September has clean, small waves but they’re barely 2ft, and the 13th of September sees a tiny 0.7ft groundswell from the west with a 10-second period. It’s clean, but it’s not worth paddling out for. The spot is already inconsistent, and this forecast does nothing to help that. We’ll have to wait for the next system.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
996
474
189
154
107
74
334
302
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273
419
542
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39
23
Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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W
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20
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High Tide
8:41PM7.77m
8:59AM7.50m
9:18PM7.52m
9:37AM7.22m
9:58PM7.11m
10:20AM6.80m
10:45PM6.58m
11:12AM6.29m
11:46PM6.02m
12:22PM5.83m
1:08AM5.61m
1:54PM5.67m
2:46AM5.65m
Low Tide
2:46AM0.35m
3:00PM0.47m
3:21AM0.61m
3:38PM0.78m
4:00AM1.02m
4:22PM1.23m
4:48AM1.54m
5:18PM1.75m
5:53AM2.07m
6:40PM2.19m
7:29AM2.36m
8:28PM2.22m
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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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