
Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with 116 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (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 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer. To be honest, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating outlook for Duckpool Bay. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple to get excited about for the first week and a half. The water temp is sitting at about 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only interesting thing going on.
Things start out poor on Thursday 30th July with a tiny 2ft W swell, but a cross-onshore breeze has it all chopped up. The combined energy is weak (41), and it doesn’t get any better. Friday and Saturday are more of the same – small, weak swell and the wind is all wrong. The energy levels are pitiful, barely cracking 60.
We get a tiny glimmer on Sunday morning 2nd August. The wind goes light easterly, turning offshore for the first time. We’re looking at a 2ft W swell with a period of 8 seconds, but the energy is still low (37). It’ll be clean, but don’t expect much push. It’s the best on offer, but that’s not saying a lot.
Then, on Monday 3rd August, we get the standout of the entire forecast. It’s still only Monday morning, but we have a glassy dawn with a light NE wind. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the WSW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy pushes into the moderate range (117). For the first time, it looks like it could be surfable. Keep your expectations in check – it’s small and it won't last, as the wind goes cross-onshore in the afternoon. That Monday morning window is your best bet in the entire 16 days.
After that, we slip back into the doldrums. From Tuesday 4th August right through to the middle of the second week, it’s flat, weak, and often choppy. There’s a brief pulse of 4ft on the morning of Sunday 9th August, but it’s a short-period, onshore mess that won’t be worth paddling out for. The energy jumps to a moderate 176, but the quality isn’t there.
Forget about any other standout sessions. The rest of the run into mid-August is tiny, period-starved, and battered by onshore and cross-onshore winds. You’d be better off cleaning your board and waiting for the next system.
So, bottom line: the only real window to even think about is that glassy Monday morning, 3rd August, for a couple of hours. Otherwise, it’s a blank run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | W 11 |
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25 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 31 | 41 | 36 | 35 | 22 | 72 | 116 | 108 | 59 | 39 | 26 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:27PM7.20m | 7:44AM7.03m | 8:01PM7.39m | 8:18AM7.15m | 8:34PM7.46m | 8:52AM7.17m | 9:08PM7.42m | 9:27AM7.09m | 9:45PM7.25m | 10:05AM6.90m | 10:24PM6.98m | 10:48AM6.62m | 11:11PM6.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:17PM0.96m | 1:39AM0.84m | 1:50PM0.78m | 2:11AM0.71m | 2:21PM0.70m | 2:43AM0.67m | 2:53PM0.71m | 3:16AM0.72m | 3:27PM0.83m | 3:50AM0.88m | 4:05PM1.04m | 4:30AM1.14m | 4:48PM1.34m | ||||||||
5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 10 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | NW 4 |
25 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 9 | 30 | 41 | 36 | 35 | 22 | 72 | 116 | 108 | 59 | 39 | 26 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 10 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 8 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 4 | N 3 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 7 |
16 | — | 14 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 31 | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 7 | — | — | NNW 3 | NNE 2 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 7 | 7 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — |
— | 16 | 2 | 21 | 21 | 19 | — | 11 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 251 | 281 | 103 | 103 | 319 | 282 | 122 | 0 | 118 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 77 | 36 | 281 | 104 | 396 | 415 | 104 | |
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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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