Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’m gonna level with you. Right now, the outlook for Duckpool Bay is pretty grim. Over the next 16 days, there’s barely a ripple worth paddling for. The whole stretch is a write-off, and the only time we see anything close to rideable is right at the very end, and even then it’s not exactly lighting the world on fire.

Let’s run through it. Starting Thursday, July 16th, we’ve got a tiny 1.0ft west swell rolling in at 9 seconds, but the wind is a cross-shore mess from the north at 12 mph, and the water temp is a toasty 64°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. Still, the surf is poor – barely a bump. The combined energy is a weak 28, so there’s just no power. Friday and Saturday don’t get any better: tiny swells, short periods, and choppy, cross-shore winds. The whole first week is a bust.

We hit a bit of a lull through the middle of the week, with nothing but small, weak, and messy conditions. The swell is inconsistent, and the spot is inconsistent anyway, so this isn’t surprising. The wind is mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping things lumpy and uninviting.

Then we get to Tuesday, July 28th. That’s the only day that even gets a flicker of life. It’s a winter morning, but the wind goes glassy – that’s a major positive. The swell is 3ft from the west, with a 6-second period, and the combined energy is 94 – still on the weaker side. The water temp anomaly is missing, but the break is clean. The waves are surfable, but the conditions are described as “very ordinary.” Still, if you’re desperate, that’s your window. It’s a rare moment of calm.

After that, it’s back to poor conditions. Wednesday, July 29th, has a bit more size – 4ft from the west, 7 seconds, energy jumping to 152 – but the wind is onshore at 16 mph, making it a chop-fest. That’s really only for the hardcore or maybe the kite surfers. The following days are more of the same onshore slop.

So, bottom line: there’s no standout week. The one morning on July 28th is the only real chance, and even that’s just a mediocre, glassy, weak little wave. The rest of the 16-day window is a gap of poor surf, with the occasional bump that’s ruined by wind. If you’re a beginner, the swell never gets over 5ft, so no worries there, but honestly, there’s nothing to learn on. For the experts, there’s nothing to get excited about either.

Hang in there, mate. The forecasts can change, but right now, the only thing going for Duckpool is that it’s quiet.

Rusty

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