Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, W swell with 269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s 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 (Aug 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break it down. Duckpool Bay is looking pretty flat and grumpy for the next couple weeks. The water’s sitting at about 65°—a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least the water’s not freezing while you’re waiting for a wave that never comes.
The first real chance to wet your line comes on Monday, August 12th in the morning. There’s a small west swell around 3 ft, with a 10-second period. Wind is light and cross-offshore from the ENE, so it’ll be clean. Combined swell energy is 125—moderate, not huge, but it’s the first decent option. Still, it’s only surfable, nothing to write home about.
That little pulse fades fast. The rest of the week is mostly onshore wind and choppy junk. By Thursday, August 13th the swell pushes to 4 ft from the west, period 11 seconds, energy at 269—moderate to strong—but the wind is onshore, so the waves are a mess.
The best bet in this whole run is the morning of Wednesday, August 19th. Swell hits 4 ft from the west, period 7 seconds, energy at 169. Wind is light cross-onshore from the northwest, so it’ll be a little bumpy but rideable. That’s the session I’d pencil in.
Then, on Thursday, August 20th, we get the biggest swell of the forecast: 5 ft from the west, period 7 seconds, energy at 216. That’s a solid size, but again the wind is cross-onshore from the NNW. It’ll be messy and powerful—definitely not for beginners.
Honestly, there’s no standout dream session here. If you’re itching to surf, aim for that Wednesday, August 19th morning window. Crowds at Duckpool Bay can show up sometimes, but with conditions like these, you’ll likely have the place to yourself.
Stay patient out there.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 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 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 17 | 36 | 8 | 21 | 11 | 7 | 87 | 125 | 142 | 169 | 269 | 239 | 225 | 127 | 96 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:48AM5.88m | 3:29PM6.08m | 4:08AM6.21m | 4:40PM6.59m | 5:12AM6.71m | 5:38PM7.19m | 6:05AM7.21m | 6:27PM7.71m | 6:51AM7.59m | 7:11PM8.06m | 7:34AM7.80m | 7:52PM8.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25PM2.05m | 9:09AM2.00m | 9:52PM1.76m | 10:26AM1.61m | 11:02PM1.24m | 11:27AM1.09m | 11:58PM0.70m | 12:17PM0.61m | 00:45AM0.27m | 1:01PM0.26m | 1:28AM0.02m | 1:42PM0.08m | 2:07AM-0.02m | |||||||
 |  |  | |  |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | W 5 | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 87 | 125 | 142 | 169 | 269 | 239 | 225 | 127 | 96 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | W 8 | SW 7 | W 10 | SW 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | SE 3 | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | W 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 17 | 36 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 106 | 104 | 411 | 281 | 281 | 103 | 281 | 50 | 398 | 281 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 30 | 251 | 49 | 49 | 251 | 77 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall | ||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | ||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | ||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Duckpool Bay surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
DuckPool is 5 km (3 miles) from Bude. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bude. Bude has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
Nearest