Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab ya cuppa, let's have a look at the next couple of weeks.

To be brutally honest, mate, it's a rough outlook for the area. The first decent swell isn't due for a while, so you're looking at a week-long gap of flat, tiny, or blown-out junk before anything even starts to show promise. We’ve got a bit of movement from the 28th, but the wind is just atrocious for the most part, turning even the bigger swells into a washing machine.

Duckpool Bay is the only game in town, but it's a tough one. It's an inconsistent spot, so even when there's swell, you gotta be patient.

Let's break it down. The water is currently sitting at 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can get away with a thin spring suit for now.

The first real chance at something rideable might be on Friday the 28th morning. We've got a weak 1 ft swell from the west-southwest with a short 7-second period. The combined energy is weak (100), but with a light east wind blowing offshore, it should be glassy and clean. It's not going to be epic, but it'll be surfable if you're desperate.

From there, it gets ugly. The swell builds through the end of August and into the first week of September, with heights going from 5 ft up to a massive 10 ft. But the wind just howls from the southwest and west, slamming onshore or cross-onshore at 22-34 mph. That much wind, even with moderate to strong wave energy (check out the 887 to 2119 readings), will turn the surf into a total crumbly, messy, blown-out nightmare. It's going to be a kite-surfing show, not a surfing one.

The only flicker of something better comes near the end of the forecast period. On the 9th of September, a 6 ft west swell with a longer 11-second period rolls in. The combined energy is a solid 726, meaning it has some punch. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore from the northwest, so it might clean up a bit. It won't be perfect, but it's the best wave quality we'll see on offer.

Given the sheer amount of wind and the fact that this is a beach setup, for the most part, over 8 ft and blown out, this is really only for the hardcore crew or the kite flyers.

So, in short: a long flat spell to start, then a string of big, windy, messy days. If you have to go, watch for that Friday the 28th morning for a small clean knee-high wave, and keep an eye on Wednesday the 9th when it might all come together for a solid, clean-ish session that's more interesting.

Stay patient, lads.

Rusty

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