Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.0° C
2.0° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WSW swell with 308 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s 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 (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 26th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again, talkin’ Duckpool Bay in imperial. Straight up – there’s nothin’ for the next two weeks. From July 19 all the way to August 3, every single report says poor surf conditions. That’s a solid 16 days of flat or blown-out junk. The water’s a touch warmer than average for this time of year – 64°F with a 4°F positive anomaly – so it’s comfy for a swim, but not for surfing. The break itself is inconsistent anyway, so a dry spell like this is normal, but still a letdown.

Let’s take it day by day. Sunday July 19 starts with a tiny 1ft NNW swell, period 5 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze – clean but barely any energy (13). Afternoon goes glassy but still puny. Monday the 20th: 2ft, 4-second period, cross-off wind, energy 24. Not worth it. Tuesday the 21st: 1.0ft W swell with 10-second period, but wind shifts cross later, energy in the 30s. Wednesday the 22nd gets a little bump to 3ft from the north, but period only 5 seconds and moderate cross-on wind makes it choppy. Thursday and Friday drop to 2ft and 0.3ft – onshore winds, terrible. Saturday July 25 has a 0.3ft SW swell in the morning, then 2ft W swell in the afternoon but cross-on and choppy.

Then Sunday July 26 – the biggest swell of the whole stretch: 6ft from the WSW, period 6 seconds, combined energy 275. But the wind is a moderate cross-on at 12 mph, and the surf is junk – messy and blown out. Monday the 27th: 6ft WNW swell, energy 308, but cross-on winds up to 19 mph – still junk. Tuesday the 28th: 4ft, cross wind, poor. The rest of the week fades into tiny stuff with onshore winds. Even Saturday August 1 sees a 4ft NNW swell but cross-on, energy 116, and it’s still “poor surf conditions”. The final days – August 2 and 3 – are back to 2ft or less, with light winds but no real swell.

So no standout. The only size appears on July 26 and 27, but the wind kills it. Even the biggest swell at 6ft isn’t huge, but with cross-on chop it’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one. Sorry, crew – this one’s a total write-off. Keep an eye on the forecast, but for now, leave the quiver in the shed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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11
0.8
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Energy kJ
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29
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37
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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NNE
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High Tide
10:03AM7.07m
10:24PM7.19m
10:47AM6.65m
11:08PM6.66m
11:33AM6.20m
11:56PM6.12m
12:24PM5.78m
00:52AM5.66m
1:25PM5.46m
1:59AM5.36m
2:37PM5.34m
3:15AM5.32m
3:49PM5.46m
Low Tide
4:11PM0.88m
4:39AM1.05m
4:55PM1.32m
5:23AM1.52m
5:42PM1.78m
6:12AM1.97m
6:36PM2.19m
7:09AM2.33m
7:43PM2.47m
8:19AM2.53m
8:58PM2.54m
9:31AM2.50m
10:08PM2.38m
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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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