
Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with 994 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 (Sep 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Duckpool Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 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 coming our way.
Honestly, looking at this stretch, it’s a pretty bleak picture for the next couple of weeks at Duckpool Bay. We’ve got a long wait ahead, over a week of messy, onshore conditions that just aren’t worth paddling out for. The wind is almost constantly cross-onshore, chewing up whatever swell is out there. The water is sitting at 66°F, which is much warmer than average for this time of year, but that’s small comfort when the waves are a write-off.
There are a couple of very small windows right at the tail end of the forecast that might give a tiny glimmer of hope, but you’d be scraping the barrel. For the vast majority of the time, you’re looking at lumpy, choppy conditions and poor surf.
Tuesday 8th September starts things off poor. We’ve got a 7ft west-northwest swell, period of 9 seconds, but that strong 22 mph cross-onshore wind ruins it completely. The combined energy is moderate (693), but with that wind it’s just a mess.
Thursday 10th September afternoon sees another bump of swell – 7ft from the west-southwest with a short 7 second period. Again, a fresh cross-onshore wind at 22 mph makes it unsurfable.
Sunday 13th September is interesting for a moment. The morning shows a 5ft swell from the west with a 10-second period and offshore wind. But the conditions are still described as ‘poor surf conditions’ and combined energy is moderate (421). It’s the closest we get to clean in the first half.
The first real standout, if you can call it that, comes late in the game.
Thursday 17th September morning: This is about the best we get. We’ve got glassy wind – a major positive for clean conditions – and a small 2ft west swell. The period is a quality 10 seconds. The combined energy is weak (67), so don’t expect any power, but it’s clean and surfable. This is a true “if you’re desperate” session.
Then again, on Saturday 19th September morning, there’s a small 2ft west swell with a 10-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze, making it clean. Combined energy is weak (124), but it’s better than the rest.
Monday 21st September morning: Another tiny 2ft west swell with glassy conditions. Weak energy (40), but glassy is glassy.
Finally, Wednesday 23rd September morning brings a very interesting long-period groundswell – 2ft from the west with a 16-second period! That’s a very long, long-period swell. Combined energy is moderate (206). The wind is a moderate cross-offshore breeze, so it should be clean. At a beach setup like Duckpool, a swell that long can break very straight, making it tricky, but it’s the only real bit of character in the whole forecast. The size is absolutely tiny though, so it’s really only for the keenest, most patient longboarders.
In short: Don’t hold your breath for the next week and a half. The only moments worth even thinking about are those few clean mornings right at the end of the 16-day window. It’s a cruel run, but that’s how it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
693 | 601 | 542 | 258 | 161 | 77 | 29 | 373 | 809 | 427 | 230 | 161 | 86 | 381 | 441 | 414 | 275 | 203 | 101 | 180 | 163 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:34PM6.60m | 5:04AM6.68m | 5:26PM7.23m | 5:51AM7.22m | 6:10PM7.73m | 6:32AM7.62m | 6:50PM8.04m | 7:10AM7.84m | 7:27PM8.12m | 7:46AM7.86m | 8:03PM7.98m | 8:20AM7.70m | 8:37PM7.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25AM1.66m | 10:59PM1.20m | 11:19AM1.07m | 11:47PM0.64m | 12:03PM0.57m | 00:28AM0.24m | 12:42PM0.22m | 1:04AM0.02m | 1:18PM0.06m | 1:38AM0.00m | 1:52PM0.09m | 2:11AM0.18m | 2:24PM0.30m | 2:42AM0.51m | |||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | — | WNW 10 | SW 13 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | WSW 8 |
693 | — | — | 258 | 161 | 77 | 29 | 9 | 619 | 427 | 230 | 161 | 86 | — | 34 | 7 | 275 | 203 | 101 | 3 | 163 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | W 16 | — | — | — | SW 13 | — | W 12 | — | W 12 |
— | — | — | — | 9 | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | — | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 7 | W 10 | — | NNW 4 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | SW 5 | WSW 8 | — |
— | 601 | 542 | 33 | — | — | 29 | 373 | 809 | — | 12 | — | 37 | 381 | 441 | 414 | — | — | 31 | 180 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 80 | 281 | 281 | 59 | 79 | 12 | 251 | 251 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 49 | 63 | 263 | 40 | 49 | 16 | 26 | 49 | 12 |
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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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