Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, WSW swell with 872 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with WSW 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let's look at what's cooking for Duckpool Bay.
Honestly, the next week and a half is a real bummer. We've got a huge gap of flat, messy days. From Thursday the 10th right through to Wednesday the 24th of September, it's a total write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is junk, mostly cross or cross-on, making everything lumpy and choppy. Don't bother paddling out. There's a little pulse on the 13th (Sunday) with a 5ft west swell and a 10-second period, but the wind is onshore and the conditions are still rated as poor. It's just not worth it.
Then, things get interesting. On Thursday the 24th of September, we see a change. The morning brings a solid 8ft west swell, but it's a short 8-second period, and the combined energy is already up to 784 (moderate). The real story is Thursday afternoon. The swell pumps to 10ft from the west, with a combined energy of 1363 (strong). The wind goes light cross-onshore, but the problem is the size: it's way too big for Duckpool. This is a washing machine for experts only. The water temperature is about 65°F, which is a good 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – definitely a standout.
The real gem, the one to circle on your calendar, is Friday the 25th of September. The morning has a 8ft west swell with an 8-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 850 (moderate). But the wind is the winner: a gentle offshore breeze from the ESE. That’s going to make those waves glassy and clean. The afternoon is nearly as good: 7ft west swell, with a cross-offshore wind from the SE keeping things tidy. The energy is still strong at 627 (moderate). This is the best session on offer. It's still a big swell, so it's for the experienced lot, but if you've got the stones, this is the one. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but on a Friday with a big swell, it might thin out a bit.
So, to put it plainly: sit tight for the next week and a half, then get ready for the end of the month. The 24th is a big, dangerous beast, but the 25th is the real deal with that offshore wind. Don't sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
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 kJ | 44 | 426 | 669 | 397 | 230 | 137 | 80 | 335 | 367 | 377 | 268 | 173 | 132 | 126 | 119 | 142 | 214 | 339 | 398 | 288 | 212 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:53AM7.37m | 9:11PM7.18m | 9:27AM6.92m | 9:45PM6.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:57PM0.66m | 3:13AM0.95m | 3:30PM1.13m | 3:45AM1.47m | |||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 15 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 11 | W 10 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
| kJ | 29 | 9 | 513 | 397 | 230 | 137 | 66 | 4 | 130 | 377 | 268 | 173 | 132 | 126 | 119 | 37 | 113 | 339 | 398 | 288 | 212 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | W 13 | SW 13 | — | W 12 | SW 12 | W 12 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | 3 | 6 | 11 | — | — | 50 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 10 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 7 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | 44 | 426 | 669 | — | — | 2 | 80 | 335 | 367 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 142 | 214 | — | 62 | 57 | 27 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 243 | 247 | 20 | 49 | 49 | 37 | 63 | 251 | 60 | 49 | 49 | 26 | 16 | 63 | 37 | 93 | 1385 | 71 | 98 | 60 | 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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