Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 18s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 18s period, WSW swell with 31 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 18s period with WSW 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 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 0.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk turkey. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for Duckpool Bay. We’re talking a lot of flat, messy, and blown-out water. The first breakout doesn’t even show up until the very end of the period, and it’s nothing to get excited about.
Duckpool Bay is the only break in play, and it’s a quiet one. The first real swell rolls in on the morning of Friday, 24 July, with a short-period, 4-foot swell from the southwest. The combined wave energy is moderate (103), but that’s where the good news stops. The wind is a messy cross-onshore, so the waves will be choppy and lumpy. This isn’t a beginner-friendly setup—it’s small, but the wind will make it difficult. The water temperature is a whopping 66°, which is 6° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a very unusual anomaly for Duckpool.
The surf stays small and messy through the weekend. Saturday, 25 July offers a similar southwest swell, 4 feet, with a cross-onshore wind that’s again choppy. The combined energy climbs to 132, but the quality is still poor. It’s a beach setup, and with the wind howling, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing day than a paddle-surfing day. Sunday, 26 July is a total washout, with a near-gale cross-shore wind and rain showers making it a straight-up write-off.
The only real standout, if you can call it that, is a small window on Monday, 27 July. The swell drops to 2 feet from the west, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is still a strong cross-onshore that’s going to mess things up. The energy is weak (58–60). It’s not going to be good, but if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’s the best of a bad lot. The water is still warm, but the conditions are far from inviting.
After that, Tuesday, 28 July, is more of the same: rain showers, fresh cross-onshore winds, and tiny, weak swell. The whole 16-day window is a long, flat, and windy slog. For Duckpool Bay, it’s a pretty normal run of poor conditions; the spot is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so this blank stretch isn’t a surprise. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a hard pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | W 12 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 16 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | W 8 | W 21 | N 4 | SW 19 | W 19 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 15 | 11 | 31 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 6 | 7 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:44PM7.24m | 6:13AM7.28m | 6:37PM7.66m | 7:04AM7.55m | 7:26PM7.95m | 7:51AM7.67m | 8:12PM8.04m | 8:36AM7.62m | 8:57PM7.94m | 9:20AM7.41m | 9:41PM7.64m | 10:03AM7.07m | 10:24PM7.19m | 10:47AM6.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:01AM0.67m | 12:24PM0.61m | 00:54AM0.33m | 1:14PM0.35m | 1:43AM0.14m | 2:00PM0.25m | 2:29AM0.13m | 2:45PM0.31m | 3:14AM0.30m | 3:28PM0.53m | 3:57AM0.62m | 4:11PM0.88m | 4:39AM1.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 |
 | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | 9:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | NNW 6 | W 11 | W 11 | NNW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | N 4 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 15 | 7 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 12 | NNW 6 | WSW 18 | W 10 | NNW 6 | WSW 16 | W 9 | NNW 6 | SW 15 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | S 5 | SW 12 | W 7 | SW 19 | W 19 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 8 | 11 | 3 | 31 | 18 | 3 | 25 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 7 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 15 | WSW 18 | SW 14 | NE 4 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SW 6 | ENE 3 | W 11 | W 21 | W 9 | W 19 | — | W 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 9 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 7 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | ENE 4 | NNE 3 | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | — | NE 3 | N 3 | — | — | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | — |
| kJ | 63 | 27 | 12 | 11 | — | 9 | 4 | — | 6 | 10 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 2 | 7 | — | 5 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 82 | 0 | 42 | 42 | 50 | 363 | 104 | 295 | 89 | 0 | 50 | 838 | 396 | 396 | 506 | 396 | 458 | 485 | 396 | 398 |
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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).
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