Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next 16 days out at Duckpool Bay.

Right off the bat, I'll be straight with you – this forecast is a bit of a tough one. The first real chance to get wet doesn't roll around until Saturday the 5th of September, and even then, it's a marginal call. We've got a bit of a wait on our hands.

The water is a bit of a talking point, though. It's sitting at a balmy 65°F which is a notable 4°F warmer than we'd usually expect for this time of year. That's a nice surprise, but the waves aren't playing ball.

The surf really kicks up on Monday the 7th of September, with a big 7ft west swell rolling in. The combined energy is massive at 1374, but the wind is a cross-onshore off the WNW at 12 mph, which just messes it all up. The report says "poor surf conditions" and that's what it'll be – lumpy, choppy, and hard to love. That west swell sticks around, building to a solid 10ft on Tuesday the 8th, but again, strong cross-onshore winds ruin the party. That's too big for beginners and only for the experts who are keen on a battle, but the conditions won't be pretty.

The best I can see for a paddle is actually Saturday the 5th of September. The morning has a 4ft west swell with a 10-second period, but the real win is the wind. It's a light 3 mph westerly, glassy and offshore. That's a major positive. The combined energy is moderate at 319, so there's some push. It's a "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions" call, but get the right bank and the right tide, and you might just snag a clean one. The afternoon drops to 3ft, still with offshore wind, so it's a solid day for a longboard or a funboard. The break is "inconsistent" here, so be patient.

There's a glimmer on the horizon for Tuesday the 15th of September. We've got a long-period west swell, 3ft with a 15-second period, hitting with a combined energy of 479. The wind is a gentle offshore NNE breeze, keeping things clean. It's still a "marginal" call, but that long period groundswell could wrap in nicely. Remember, with a period that long, it can break a bit too straight at a beach break, but it's worth a look if you're keen.

Overall, it's a frustrating run. There's plenty of swell, but the wind is almost always wrong. The standout window is Saturday the 5th, thanks to that glassy morning. The long-range potential on the 15th is promising, but less certain. If you're desperate, you could try the 10th of September where we get a moderate offshore wind and a 6ft SW swell, but the energy is just moderate at 373. For the rest of the time, the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, and the waves are just a mess. It's a write-off for most of the week.

Stay safe, check the tides, and don't get too frustrated. This is how it goes sometimes.

- Rusty

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