Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with 1,575 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Duckpool Bay in the imperial system. The next 16 days are a mixed bag, and honestly, the first week is mostly a bust. The water is a balmy 66°F, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit.
The first real chance to get wet is Saturday, September 5th. We’re looking at a 3ft swell from the west, with a 9-second period. The wind is the big story – a glassy 3 mph from the east in the morning. That’s the kind of clean, mirror-like surface that makes even small waves fun. The combined energy is moderate at 182, so nothing huge, but it’s surfable. Crowds can pop up sometimes, so claim your spot early.
After that, it’s a quiet stretch for nearly a week. The one to get excited about is Monday, September 14th, in the afternoon. A 6ft west swell, 8-second period, and clean offshore winds from the ESE at 9 mph. The combined energy is 358 (moderate wave energy), and the forecast is for good surf conditions. This is the standout session of the whole window – a proper, clean, pushy wave. It’s a long way out, so keep your fingers crossed.
There’s a big, messy pulse on September 8th and 9th with waves over 8ft and energy over 1300, but the wind is howling onshore. That’s kite-surfing territory, not for paddle surfers. The rest of the second week has a few tiny, glassy mornings with waves around 2ft to 3ft, but it’s mostly for the longboard or a quick paddle.
So, the best bets: the glassy Saturday morning on the 5th, and the real winner is the Monday afternoon on the 14th. Don’t expect much else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 10 |
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 kJ | 189 | 162 | 107 | 97 | 390 | 310 | 346 | 300 | 414 | 501 | 302 | 230 | 171 | 151 | 85 | 92 | 39 | 84 | 819 | 880 | 1152 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:26PM6.00m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:11AM2.18m | 9:57PM1.79m | ||||||||
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 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | WSW 14 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | — |
| kJ | 189 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 24 | 9 | 21 | 23 | — | 21 | 302 | 230 | 171 | 151 | 85 | 92 | 39 | 6 | 819 | 880 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | SW 14 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | S 5 | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 10 |
| kJ | — | 162 | 107 | 97 | 390 | 310 | 346 | 300 | 414 | 501 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 16 | 84 | — | — | 1152 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 63 | 16 | 340 | 251 | 63 | 49 | 243 | 281 | 80 | 93 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 209 | 51 | 49 | 49 | 60 |
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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).
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