
Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, W swell with 667 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
553 | 555 | 371 | 305 | 237 | 634 | 596 | 494 | 514 | 352 | 264 | 177 | 96 | 94 | 28 | 61 | 182 | 277 | 333 | 586 | 233 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:25AM5.66m | 4:44PM6.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:36AM2.02m | 11:01PM1.64m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:29 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | NNW 5 | W 10 | WNW 12 | — | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 |
— | — | 162 | 5 | 87 | 29 | — | 494 | 514 | 352 | 264 | 177 | 96 | 94 | 28 | 61 | 182 | 277 | 192 | 586 | 233 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 4 | — | SW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 17 | W 14 | W 9 | — |
— | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2 | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 140 | 333 | 99 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 |
553 | 555 | 371 | 305 | 237 | 634 | 596 | 428 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 51 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 281 | 281 | 80 | 289 | 243 | 251 | 289 | 251 | 59 | 26 | 59 | 26 | 40 | 98 | 42 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
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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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