Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
17.6° C
1.4° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, W swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. 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+) 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 26th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let's talk about what's on offer for the next couple of weeks. I've been staring at the charts, and honestly, it's a bit of a slow one for us. The long-range models are showing some potential, but for the immediate future, we're staring down the barrel of a long stretch of flat, blown-out conditions.

We've got a real gap here. From now until the end of July and through the first couple of days of August, the recommendations are thin—mostly flat or marginal. The swell energy is weak, with a combined swell energy reading of only (14) on the 24th, and that's about the story for a good ten days. The wind is mostly cross-off or onshore, and the water is sitting at 64°F, about a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, but that doesn't help the surf. There's nothing to get excited about.

Now, the first real sign of life doesn't show up until Monday the 3rd of August. The early morning of the 3rd brings a bit of a pulse from the WSW, with a swell of 3 ft and a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy climbs to (120), which is at least moderate, and the wind goes light and cross-off, keeping things clean. It's a small, weak swell for the most part. But then, by Monday afternoon, things tidy up a fair bit. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the WSW with a period of 9 seconds, and the energy jumps to (255). That's a decent bit of grunt for us. More importantly, the wind is light from the SE, making for clean conditions. This looks like the window to keep an eye on.

For my money, the standout in this whole 16-day block is that Monday afternoon, the 3rd of August. Duckpool Bay will be the pick. The swell is up to 4 ft from the southwest, a solid 9-second period, and that clean, light offshores will have it looking proper. It's a bit inconsistent by nature, so don't expect non-stop sets, but the quality will be there when it comes. It's not too big for the keen beginner, but the occasional set will push into head-high territory. A good outing overall.

Beyond that, the forecast gets messy again. The 4th and 5th of August see the wind turning onshore and the swell dropping out, with energy levels falling back and the conditions turning choppy. A few spots in the second week might see some leftovers, but nothing that's worth a special mention. The 8th of August shows a Westerly swell and some rain, but the wind is onshore and fresh, so the quality will be poor.

It's a long wait, lads. But that Monday afternoon looker is something to aim for. The rest of the time, the gear might be better off in the shed.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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W
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1.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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12
34
192
306
298
165
85
50
55
21
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21
18
18
9
Wind (km/h)
20
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WNW
25
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High Tide
3:15AM5.32m
3:49PM5.46m
4:21AM5.51m
4:48PM5.77m
5:14AM5.84m
5:35PM6.16m
5:57AM6.20m
6:16PM6.56m
6:35AM6.54m
6:53PM6.92m
7:10AM6.83m
7:27PM7.20m
Low Tide
8:58PM2.54m
9:31AM2.50m
10:08PM2.38m
10:34AM2.27m
11:05PM2.08m
11:25AM1.93m
11:51PM1.72m
12:06PM1.56m
00:30AM1.36m
12:43PM1.23m
1:06AM1.06m
1:17PM0.96m
1:39AM0.84m
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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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