Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.9°C
2.5° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, W swell with 993 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM. 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+)10PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 31st Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a long look ahead at Duckpool Bay, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off for decent paddling, but there might be a couple of flickers of hope late in the game.

The main issue is nearly constant onshore or cross-onshore winds, and the swell is mostly wind-driven and short period. The water is running at 66°F right now, which is a full 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a real standout. The first proper surfable day doesn't look like it shows up until the 13th of September, so we’re looking at a gap of nearly two weeks of poor to flat conditions.

From the 31st of August all the way through to the 12th of September, the forecast is a mess. The swell charts show a lot of churn, but the wind is relentless. The 31st sees a 8ft swell from the west, but with a 19 mph NW cross-onshore wind, it’s just a lumpy, blown-out mess. The combined energy is high at 1155 (moderate to strong), but it’s all for nothing. This is a beach setup, and with the wind, it’s honestly looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

We get a bit of a pulse on the 4th of September with a 7ft west swell and an onshore wind, but it’s still poor. The energy is there (507), but the quality is zero. The 7th of September has a bit of a long-period chat (13 seconds) with a 5ft swell from the west that brings 619 energy, but again, the wind is cross-onshore. It’s a tease.

Now, for the standouts. The only real window in this entire 16-day outlook is around Sunday the 13th of September. The morning looks cleanest with a light offshore wind from the east. The swell is small, just 2ft from the west, with a period of 9 seconds. The energy is weak (116), but for the first time in ages, the wind is clean and the waves are surfable. It’s not going to be big, but it will be the most fun of the whole run. The afternoon picks up a bit to 4ft from the west, still with a clean cross-off breeze. It’s ordinary conditions, but it’s surfable. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, but on a day like that, you’ll have it to yourself.

After that, the 14th and 15th of September turn ugly again. The 15th packs a punch with a 10ft west swell and a strong 28 mph cross-onshore wind. The energy is huge at 1526 (very strong), but it’s a complete washing machine. Only for the experts, and even then, it’s dangerous and messy.

So, bottom line: the first two weeks are a washout. The best bet is the 13th of September for a small, clean, and quiet session. It’s a long wait, but it’s the only one on offer.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Sat night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
15
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High Tide
8:41PM7.77m
8:59AM7.50m
9:18PM7.52m
9:37AM7.22m
9:58PM7.11m
10:20AM6.80m
10:45PM6.58m
11:12AM6.29m
11:46PM6.02m
12:22PM5.83m
1:08AM5.61m
1:54PM5.67m
2:46AM5.65m
Low Tide
2:26PM0.31m
2:46AM0.35m
3:00PM0.47m
3:21AM0.61m
3:38PM0.78m
4:00AM1.02m
4:22PM1.23m
4:48AM1.54m
5:18PM1.75m
5:53AM2.07m
6:40PM2.19m
7:29AM2.36m
8:28PM2.22m
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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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