Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, W swell with 554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 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 little corner of the coast.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a rough start. The first solid week or so is a write-off for any decent surf. We’re looking at a gap of about a week before we even get a sniff of something rideable. The wind is howling from the north-west, the swell is messy, and it’s all just a big lumpy, choppy mess. Not your day for a paddle.
The first real chance you’ll get to wet a line is on Saturday the 22nd of August. Early morning at Duckpool Bay we’ve got a bit of a window. The wind swings around to a light offshore from the east, which is a massive plus. The surf is tiny, though, only about 2ft coming from the west. The combined energy is weak (93), so don't expect any power. It’s rideable, but it’s very ordinary. The water temp is about average for this time of year.
After that brief glimmer, it’s back to flatness and poor conditions right through the following week. We’re talking tiny, weak swells and onshore winds. It’s a real patience tester.
Now, if you’re looking for something to circle on the calendar, the week after might offer a bit of a pulse. By Sunday the 30th of August, the morning shows a bit of promise. The swell picks up to 6ft from the west-southwest, and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the south. The combined energy hits a moderate 422. It’s still a marginal call, but that’s the best we’ve got in this run. The swell period is a short 8 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but the clean wind gives it a chance.
Then it gets a bit wild. The last day of the month, Monday the 31st of August, and the first day of September, we see a big spike in swell. The energy jumps to a massive 2258, with 10ft waves from the west. But hold your horses – the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, the surf quality is poor, and that’s expert-only territory. The period is 11 seconds, so it’s got some grunt. For most of us, this is a watching day, or maybe a kite-surfing day if that’s your thing.
So for the best bet, I’d say the morning of Sunday the 30th of August at Duckpool Bay is the standout, but it’s a long way off and not a certainty. The clean offshore wind on Saturday the 22nd is a nice little teaser, but the swell is just too small. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, because this one looks like a slow burn.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the NNE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat night, strong winds from the ESE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | SSW 8 | W 9 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 454 | 509 | 198 | 86 | 65 | 22 | 46 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 27 | 25 | 72 | 160 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 11:27AM5.79m | 11:54PM5.50m | 12:24PM5.31m | 1:03AM5.07m | 1:47PM5.04m | 2:38AM4.97m | 3:22PM5.17m | 4:01AM5.24m | 4:29PM5.59m | 4:55AM5.70m | 5:16PM6.12m | 5:37AM6.20m | 5:54PM6.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:11AM2.01m | 5:36PM2.24m | 6:04AM2.51m | 6:42PM2.68m | 7:23AM2.84m | 8:19PM2.85m | 9:02AM2.82m | 9:49PM2.63m | 10:17AM2.47m | 10:49PM2.20m | 11:07AM2.00m | 11:33PM1.70m | 11:46AM1.51m | 00:09AM1.22m | |||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 14 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 9 | WSW 10 | SW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NE 4 | SW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 21 | 198 | 86 | 65 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 23 | 46 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | — | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 5 | W 10 | SW 15 | W 9 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NNW 4 | WSW 14 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | W 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 19 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 46 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 27 | 17 | 27 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | WSW 15 | N 3 | — | WSW 14 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 7 | 22 | 6 | 21 | 1 | — | 20 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | N 5 | — | — | N 2 | — | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | — | W 3 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | — |
| kJ | 454 | 509 | 38 | 37 | 22 | 11 | — | 12 | — | — | 1 | — | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 | — | 2 | 25 | 72 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 506 | 251 | 59 | 71 | 237 | 71 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 82 | 104 | 0 | 396 | 115 | 247 | 237 | 78 | 51 | 236 | 98 | 26 |
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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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