
Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our stretch of coast.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough outlook. The whole 16-day window is a real struggle for anything decent. There’s a massive gap at the start; from now through to the 15th of August, it’s pretty much a write-off. You’re looking at over a week of tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. The swell energy is just pathetic, mostly in the single digits, barely cracking 20 in the afternoons (9 to 22). It’s flat, it’s messy, it’s not worth getting wet for.
The first sign of life, and I use that term loosely, shows up on the morning of Saturday the 15th of August at Duckpool Bay. This is a spot that’s exposed to the west, and it’s inconsistent, so it takes a bit of a swell to get it going. That morning we get a tiny 2 feet of west swell, period around 8 seconds, and a bit of energy (60). The wind is a cross-offshore from the NNE at 9 mph, which keeps it clean. But look, it’s only a 1 out of 10. It’s barely surfable. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 65°, which is nice, but it doesn’t make the waves any bigger.
The west swell direction is a match for this break, but honestly, the size is just too small for any real fun.
Then we hit a real interesting, but tricky, period. Around the 19th and 20th of August, the swell finally shows up. On the morning of Wednesday the 19th, we’re looking at a solid 7 feet of west swell, but it’s short-period at 7 seconds and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the NW at 12 mph. The energy is strong (421), but it’s going to be choppy and messy. For a beach break, that combo is a real handful. Frankly, if I had a kite, I’d be looking at this setup more than a paddleboard. The onshore wind and chop will make it near impossible for a clean surf.
The "best" of a bad bunch looks to be Thursday the 20th of August. The morning brings a chunky 8 feet swell from the WNW, period 8 seconds, with a very strong energy reading (729). But the wind is fresh onshore from the west at 22 mph with light rain. That’s straight-up ugly for surfing. It’s big, but it’s blown out and dangerous. Only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s a no-go. The afternoon drops to 5 feet from the west, period 9 seconds, but the wind is still a moderate cross-onshore from the NNW. It’s still choppy. The direction is not ideal for this spot, which needs a clean west swell.
After that, it fades away again. By Friday the 21st of August morning, the wind goes glassy from the NNE at 3 mph, and the swell is back down to 2 feet from the west, period 10 seconds. The energy is weak (132). It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. The rest of the month looks flat and unremarkable.
So, if you’re asking me for a standout, there isn’t one. It’s a grim run. The forecast is pretty reliable for the near term, and it’s telling us to sit this one out. Don’t waste your time or petrol.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | WNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 60 | 127 | 147 | 135 | 275 | 239 | 151 | 104 | 74 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:04PM5.84m | 2:48AM5.88m | 3:29PM6.08m | 4:08AM6.21m | 4:40PM6.59m | 5:12AM6.71m | 5:38PM7.19m | 6:05AM7.21m | 6:27PM7.71m | 6:51AM7.59m | 7:11PM8.06m | 7:34AM7.80m | 7:52PM8.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25PM2.05m | 9:09AM2.00m | 9:52PM1.76m | 10:26AM1.61m | 11:02PM1.24m | 11:27AM1.09m | 11:58PM0.70m | 12:17PM0.61m | 00:45AM0.27m | 1:01PM0.26m | 1:28AM0.02m | 1:42PM0.08m | 2:07AM-0.02m | ||||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 8 |
6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 60 | 127 | 147 | 135 | 275 | 239 | 151 | 104 | 35 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 7 | W 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | W 9 | W 7 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | W 12 | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | — |
3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 47 | — | — | — | 78 | 74 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | W 8 | W 13 | W 4 | W 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | E 3 | — | SE 3 | ESE 3 | — | SW 3 | — | W 2 | W 5 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 28 | — | 6 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 297 | 247 | 104 | 281 | 413 | 103 | 103 | 104 | 104 | 290 | 400 | 0 | 116 | 12 | 0 | 59 | 122 | 78 | 78 | 337 | 78 |
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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).
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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