
Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, W swell with 904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Duckpool Bay over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a bit of a lean run, and we’ve got a fair gap to get through before anything really worth paddling out for shows up.
Right now, the water is sitting at a warm 66°, which is a solid 4° above what we’d normally expect for this time of year – that’s notable, a real treat for your toes.
The first bit of the window is pretty grim. From Tuesday the 8th right through to the 14th, the conditions are just poor. We’ve got moderate to fresh cross-onshore winds, lumpy and choppy seas, and the wave quality is simply not there. The swell is there, but it’s messy. On Tuesday afternoon the 8th, we’re looking at a 7 ft W swell with a short 9-second period and moderate energy (664), but that fresh WNW wind at 22 mph is ruining it. It’s a write-off for a proper paddle. Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th are similar stories – small, lumpy, and cross-onshore. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th offer a little more size, with a 5 ft and 4 ft W swell on the Friday, but that wind just won’t play ball. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are still poor, with the wind swinging around and making a mess of things, though the energy drops off.
We finally get a bit of a break on Tuesday the 15th. The morning sees a light SE wind at 6 mph, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. The swell is a small 3 ft from the W with an 8-second period, but the energy is weak (125). It’s clean, but the waves are very ordinary. The afternoon is better: a 3 ft W swell with a decent 10-second period, clean conditions with a slight air, and moderate energy (196). It’s the best we’ll see for a while, but it’s not a classic. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it.
Then we hit another rough patch. Wednesday the 16th through Friday the 18th is back to poor conditions – fresh onshore winds, lumpy, and generally not worth a session. The swell drops to tiny levels by Thursday the 17th. Saturday the 19th is a real tease. The morning is glassy, with a calm sea and a 2 ft W swell (9-second period, 132 energy). The conditions are clean, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. It’s a very wait-and-see moment.
The best opportunity in this whole outlook comes later. Sunday the 21st and Monday the 22nd finally see a consistent offshore wind. On Sunday the 21st, we’ve got a moderate E wind at 12 mph in the morning, giving us a clean offshore breeze. The swell is 2 ft from the W with a 10-second period (106 energy). The afternoon is even better: a gentle offshore breeze at 9 mph, with a 3 ft W swell and moderate energy (143). It’s clean, but small. Tuesday the 22nd morning is the pick of the week: a light offshore E wind at 6 mph, a 3 ft W swell with a 10-second period, and moderate energy (171). It’s clean, and the best chance for a fun, small-wave session. The afternoon turns cross-on again, so get in early.
The very end of the window, Wednesday the 23rd, has a 2 ft W swell with a very long 14-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is moderate (236), but the wind is onshore, so it’s a bit of a wasted opportunity. Long period waves like that can be a bit tricky on a beach break, but in the right spot, they’d be cracking.
This is a tough outlook. The standout is absolutely Tuesday the 22nd morning. It’s the cleanest, most consistent period we’ve got. There’s a 3 ft W swell with a 10-second period, light offshore wind, and clean conditions. It’s not big, but it’s the best on offer. The Sunday the 21st afternoon is a close second. If you’re desperate, the Tuesday the 15th afternoon is the only other option with a little bit of size, but it’s just ordinary.
For the rest of the time, it’s a waiting game. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a bit of a blank run. Keep your eye on the wind, and if that offshore sets in, get out there. It’s a small window, but it’s there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
664 | 520 | 266 | 161 | 77 | 29 | 306 | 826 | 470 | 269 | 137 | 232 | 392 | 300 | 307 | 251 | 160 | 137 | 118 | 84 | |
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 | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:34PM6.60m | 5:04AM6.68m | 5:26PM7.23m | 5:51AM7.22m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:59PM1.20m | 11:19AM1.07m | 11:47PM0.64m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 15 | W 15 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | SW 12 | W 8 |
— | — | 266 | 161 | 77 | 29 | 9 | 826 | 470 | 269 | 137 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 307 | 251 | 160 | 3 | 6 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | SW 13 | — | — | W 12 | W 12 |
— | — | — | 8 | 5 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 |
— | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | — | — | SW 4 | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | — |
664 | 520 | 36 | — | — | 29 | 306 | — | — | — | — | 232 | 392 | 300 | — | — | — | 137 | 118 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 281 | 92 | 85 | 49 | 7 | 308 | 251 | 59 | 33 | 85 | 5 | 49 | 245 | 281 | 49 | 49 | 26 | 37 | 98 | 35 |
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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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