Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.8°C
2.3° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, W swell with 2,356 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 (Aug 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Duckpool Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 31st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu at Duckpool Bay.

Honestly, I'm looking at the charts and it's a bit of a tough one for the next 16 days. The swell is there, but the conditions are just fighting it every step of the way. We're starting with a long stretch of poor surf, with nothing worth paddling out for from the 24th of August right through the 30th. The energy is weak, the wind is all over the place, and the water is a warm 66°F which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's about the only upside.

We finally get a pulse of energy on the 31st of August, but it's a messy one. Monday morning sees a solid 12ft swell from the west (2356 combined energy), but it's hammered by a 22 mph onshore wind. That's a washing machine, not a surf break. Monday afternoon drops to 7ft, but still onshore at 19 mph. Tuesday, the 1st of September, the swell is smaller, around 4ft to 3ft, but the wind is still onshore, making it look like a chopped-up mess.

The swell picks up again on the 2nd of September, with a 6ft west swell (358 combined energy), but again, onshore winds are ruining the ride. The following days are a repeating pattern of solid, punchy west and west-southwest swells, some with long periods, but the wind is either cross-shore, cross-onshore, or just onshore and lumpy. On the 7th of September, the swell explodes – 13ft with a 17-second period from the west (8339 combined energy). That's a massive amount of water, but it's being blown onshore at 16 mph. For a beach break, that’s a close-out nightmare and is only for the most experienced, and even then, it's a survival mission.

The 8th of September brings a 8ft west swell (1160 combined energy) with a cross-onshore wind, so still not clean. The whole 16-day period is a rough ride. If you're a kiter, you might have a field day, but for paddle surfing, there's nothing that stands out as a proper, clean session. The best you'll find is a few small, ordinary waves on the 25th or 26th of August, but they're not worth the scratch.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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32
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421
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45
209
1232
Wind (km/h)
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E
25
ESE
20
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25
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15
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SE
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NW
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High Tide
4:29PM5.59m
4:55AM5.70m
5:16PM6.12m
5:37AM6.20m
5:54PM6.65m
6:12AM6.68m
6:28PM7.13m
6:45AM7.09m
7:01PM7.51m
7:18AM7.40m
7:33PM7.75m
7:50AM7.58m
8:06PM7.85m
Low Tide
10:17AM2.47m
10:49PM2.20m
11:07AM2.00m
11:33PM1.70m
11:46AM1.51m
00:09AM1.22m
12:20PM1.06m
00:41AM0.81m
12:52PM0.69m
1:12AM0.49m
1:23PM0.43m
1:43AM0.30m
1:54PM0.30m
2:13AM0.25m
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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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