Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.2° 

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 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, WNW swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 16th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 16th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a honest look at what’s on the table for Duckpool Bay over the next couple of weeks. I’ll level with you right now – this is a tough stretch. The guidance calls Duckpool Bay inconsistent, and looking at the numbers, that’s an understatement for most of this run.

We start off with a long, frustrating gap. From the get-go, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. The first week is a write-off. The winds are all over the place, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell energy is weak. We’re looking at heights barely scraping 3 ft with periods in the 6 to 9 second range, and the combined energy is almost always below 100 – that’s weak stuff, and the forecasters have it all marked as poor surf. It stays like this right through until the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August.

Finally, on Wednesday morning the 26th, we see a little glimmer. The morning session offers up a wave. It’s not much – 3 ft from the WNW with a short, weak 5-second period. The combined energy is only 63, so it’s barely got any push. But for the first time, the wind is glassy – a slight air from the SSE. That’s a major positive, and it’s the only time in the whole outlook we see a glassy condition. The report says the waves are technically surfable, but very ordinary. If you’re desperate for a splash and can’t stand another day of flatness, you might get a couple of grovelly ones. But don’t expect any quality.

That window is short though. By Wednesday afternoon it’s back to poor surf with a 5 ft, 6-second swell and a cross-shore wind messing things up.

The very end of the outlook offers one more interesting option. On Thursday morning the 27th of August, we get a spike in energy. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the west with a 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 342 – that’s moderate wave energy, the strongest we see in the entire 16 days. The wind is cross-offshore from the ESE, which keeps things clean. This is a bigger day, with the swell over 5 ft in the morning period, so it’s getting towards the limit for beginners. Thursday afternoon still has clean conditions with cross-offshore winds, but the swell drops to 4 ft. This Thursday window is the only real standout in the entire outlook.

So, to sum it up: you’re waiting a long time. The first 12 days are basically a bust for any kind of quality surfing. The only two moments that even warrant a look are the glassy Wednesday morning on the 26th, and the cleaner, more energetic Thursday on the 27th. Thursday the 27th is the best on offer, but with it being that far out, treat it as promising but not locked in.

Stay patient, and check back closer to the time.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:34AM7.80m
7:52PM8.19m
8:13AM7.81m
8:32PM8.07m
8:52AM7.63m
9:10PM7.75m
9:29AM7.30m
9:47PM7.27m
10:06AM6.84m
10:25PM6.68m
10:44AM6.32m
11:05PM6.07m
11:27AM5.79m
11:54PM5.50m
Low Tide
1:42PM0.08m
2:07AM-0.02m
2:20PM0.11m
2:44AM0.14m
2:57PM0.32m
3:20AM0.48m
3:34PM0.69m
3:55AM0.94m
4:10PM1.17m
4:31AM1.47m
4:49PM1.71m
5:11AM2.01m
5:36PM2.24m
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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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