Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, N swell with 210 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 5s period with NNW 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 (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here, and I've gotta be straight with you – this outlook for Duckpool Bay is a tough one. We're looking at a 16-day stretch that's a real frustrating mix of swell and wind, with very few windows where it all comes together. The best we can hope for are a couple of mornings where the wind drops out and makes the most of what little energy we've got.
Right off the bat, let's talk about the water. It's sitting at 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick wetsuit.
Now, the first bit of hope shows up on Saturday, July 20th, in the morning. We've got a tiny 2ft swell from the north, with a period of only 4 seconds – that's a real short, weak wind swell, with combined energy of just 27 (weak). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, so the surface will be clean. It's not going to be a session to write home about, but it's surfable if you're desperate.
The real standout, the only day I'd even consider calling a "highlight," is Thursday, July 23rd, in the morning. The swell is a bit bigger at 3ft from the north, period still short at 5 seconds, but the combined energy is up to 50 (still weak). The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze, making it clean. The file says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," which is about as optimistic as this gets. For a spot that's inconsistent and exposed to the west, this is a rare moment of tidiness.
After that, things just get messy. The swell tries to build in the last week of July, hitting 6ft on Sunday the 26th, but it's coming straight from the west with strong onshore and cross-onshore winds, making it a lumpy, blown-out mess. The combined energy jumps to 339 (moderate) and 650 (strong) on Thursday the 30th, but the conditions are just poor. For a beach setup like Duckpool, this is more of a kite-surfing breeze than a paddle-surfing session.
Into the first week of August, the wind turns more favourable, with offshore and cross-off breezes, but the swell drops right away. Sunday, August 2nd, has a moderate offshore wind and a tiny 2ft wind swell from the west. It's clean, but there's just not enough wave to do anything with.
So, there you have it. This is a long, quiet stretch for Duckpool Bay. The only morning that's even worth a look is Thursday, July 23rd, for a quick, clean, small-wave session. Don't hold your breath for the rest.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 | W 10 | W 10 | N 5 | NNW 4 | N 6 | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 10 | 27 | 53 | 5 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 39 | 29 | 210 | 32 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 9:41PM7.64m | 10:03AM7.07m | 10:24PM7.19m | 10:47AM6.65m | 11:08PM6.66m | 11:33AM6.20m | 11:56PM6.12m | 12:24PM5.78m | 00:52AM5.66m | 1:25PM5.46m | 1:59AM5.36m | 2:37PM5.34m | 3:15AM5.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:28PM0.53m | 3:57AM0.62m | 4:11PM0.88m | 4:39AM1.05m | 4:55PM1.32m | 5:23AM1.52m | 5:42PM1.78m | 6:12AM1.97m | 6:36PM2.19m | 7:09AM2.33m | 7:43PM2.47m | 8:19AM2.53m | 8:58PM2.54m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 11 | N 5 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | W 11 | SW 12 | NE 4 | SW 19 | W 7 | W 11 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 7 | SW 16 | W 16 | W 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | W 14 | W 8 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 6 | — | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 14 | W 21 | W 7 | W 10 | W 19 | W 18 | SW 18 | W 18 | W 7 | W 16 | W 7 | — | — | — | W 15 | N 6 | W 14 | SW 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 7 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | — | N 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 4 | N 6 | N 5 | N 4 | — | — | — | NW 3 |
| kJ | 10 | 27 | 53 | — | 8 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 26 | — | 12 | 21 | 39 | 29 | 210 | 32 | 7 | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 430 | 506 | 3 | 297 | 581 | 396 | 396 | 398 | 42 | 50 | 104 | 277 | 409 | 506 | 277 | 0 | 586 | 429 | 415 | 471 | 411 |
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