Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.2°C
2.4° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, W swell with 674 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. 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+)10AM (Sun 20th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 22nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 16th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Right, look alive. Rusty here. Bit of a weird one coming up on the charts, so let's cut through the noise and get to the good stuff.

The short version is this: the next week is mostly a write-off. We got a solid run of westerly winds and churned-up slop that'll have you surfing white noise rather than clean lines. But there are two proper windows to hold out for, and the second one is an absolute cracker. The key is patience.

The first few days are a loss. The wind is all over the shop, blowing fresh from the west and southwest, and the surf is a mess. We're talking 1.4m to 2.2m of lumpy, cross-onshore junk. The energy is moderate (between 200 and 600), but it doesn't matter when it looks like a washing machine out there. You'd be flogging a dead horse.

Finally, on the morning of Sunday the 20th, the wind drops right out. It's glassy, the swell has backed off to a clean 1.3m, and for a few hours, it's going to feel like a different planet. The wave energy is at 339, which is nothing crazy, but the calm conditions will make it the best surf we've had in days. Get on it early because the rest of the day turns a bit onshore.

Then we go flat again, which is to be expected. The surf dips down to under a metre for a few days, so you can leave the board in the car.

Now, here's what's got my attention: the very end of the month. After a few days of clean but small waves, the models are showing a proper pulse charging in.

The standout is the morning of Wednesday the 30th of September. We're looking at 2.4m of W swell with a 9-second period and, get this, a light offshore wind. The combined energy is a solid 942, which is a huge jump from the weak days before it. That tells me there's some serious power and size behind this one. It will be big, it will be powerful, and if you're not on your game, it will hand you your head. The waves should be holding up clean with that offshore wind. The next morning, October 1st, is still looking okay with a glassy 1.2m, so the clean conditions have some staying power.

So, there you have it. The early days are rough, but that Sunday the 20th is your first chance at a clean wave, and that Wednesday the 30th is the one you should be circling on the calendar. If you're a beginner, sit those big days out. But if you know your way around, that final day of the month could be one for the memory bank.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:27AM6.92m
9:45PM6.62m
10:02AM6.39m
10:22PM6.02m
10:41AM5.82m
11:07PM5.44m
11:35AM5.30m
00:14AM4.97m
12:59PM4.96m
1:57AM4.82m
2:46PM5.07m
3:29AM5.13m
3:57PM5.54m
Low Tide
3:30PM1.13m
3:45AM1.47m
4:05PM1.68m
4:22AM2.02m
4:48PM2.24m
5:10AM2.56m
5:52PM2.74m
6:32AM2.96m
7:40PM2.97m
8:28AM2.95m
9:20PM2.71m
9:47AM2.55m
10:20PM2.20m
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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.

DuckPool is 5 km (3 miles) from Bude. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bude. Bude has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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