Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let me be straight with you. The finder shows no real good surf options in the next 16 days. That's going to be a tough read, but we'll work with what we've got. Most of the period is a write-off for surfing, but there is one very specific, notable window that pops up late. Bear with me.

Right from the start, the outlook is grim. The water temp's sitting at about 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's the only good news. Thursday the 27th of August and Friday the 28th offer tiny, weak swell – we're talking 1.0ft to 1ft from the west-southwest, with short periods around 7-8 seconds and wave energy barely hitting 19 to 21. It’s choppy and messy, with onshore or cross-onshore winds. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday the 29th gets a bit bigger, but it’s ugly. On the 29th afternoon, we see an 12ft west swell with a 9-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 1810. That’s strong, but the wind’s howling onshore at 28 mph. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions.” It’s a write-off. The surf stays blown out and lumpy through the end of August and into the first few days of September, with onshore winds and choppy conditions. There’s a gap here of several days – from the 27th of August right through to the 4th of September – where there’s nothing you'd want to surf.

Then we hit the standout window. On Saturday, the 5th of September, something special happens. The morning looks magic for Duckpool Bay. The wind swings to the southeast at just 3 mph, turning it glassy. The swell is a clean 5ft from the west, with a nice 10-second period, and wave energy is moderate at 386. That’s the one to aim for. It’s an inconsistent spot, so when it comes together like this, you need to be there. You might see a few other folks out there, but with that glassy surface and a solid west swell, it’s the best on offer. After that, the afternoon gets a 10ft west-southwest swell and glassy conditions again, but that’s too big for most – expert territory only, and the wave comment agrees, noting it’s predicted too big for this break.

From Sunday the 6th onwards, it’s back to poor conditions with onshore winds and lumpy, messy surf. The swell sticks around in the 3ft to 6ft range, but the wind keeps it ugly. A few days in the second week show cross-offshore or lighter winds, but the swell drops off to under 3ft and the period is weak. It’s not worth the effort. There’s a long, empty run after the 5th, so don’t hold your breath.

Keep an eye on that Saturday morning, the 5th of September. That’s your window. The rest is a wash.

- Rusty

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