Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.0° C
1.7° 

Duckpool Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, W swell with 72 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what's on offer. I'm Rusty, and I've been staring at these charts for Duckpool Bay.

First thing you need to know: it's a bit of a quiet period ahead. The water's sitting at 64°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that's a nice bonus if you're getting in, but we're not looking at much in the way of proper surf for a while. There's a real dry spell from now until the very end of July and into the first week of August. Most days are showing poor surf conditions with weak, tiny waves and onshore or cross-onshore winds messing things up. The energy is low, way under 100 (83) on the 27th, dropping to 30-40 range for days after. It's going to be a frustrating watch.

We finally get a glimmer on Monday the 3rd of August. The morning sees a glassy surface with a light ESE breeze, but the swell is only 2ft from the west with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is weak (43). It's surfable, but you'd be scratching for something decent. It's an inconsistent spot at the best of times, so don't expect much.

The 4th of August has a similar story. Tuesday afternoon shows a bit of promise with glassy conditions and a clean look thanks to a cross-offshore breeze from the NE. The swell is still tiny at 2ft from the WSW with a 9-second period, but the energy is a bit better at 52. This is about as good as it gets in this first stretch.

Then we hit a proper blank spot. From the 5th through to the 7th, it's all poor surf conditions with weak, small waves. The wind is clean on the 5th and 6th, but the swell is just too small and short-period to get excited about.

Now, here's the one that catches the eye, but it comes with a massive caveat. On the 8th of August, the swell jumps up to 8ft from the west with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy shoots up to 817, which is strong. The problem is a fresh cross-shore wind from the south at 19 mph is going to make a mess of it, creating lumpy cross-chop. By the afternoon, it's 8ft with a strong cross-onshore breeze from the SW at 25 mph, which is going to be a washing machine. This is proper expert-only territory, and honestly, with that wind, it looks more like a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session. The same goes for the 9th and 10th with big, messy, onshore wind swell.

After that, it fades back into the 3ft to 4ft range with cross-onshore winds, so nothing to write home about.

So, the honest truth? There's no standout session in this 16-day window. The only real window for a surf is the morning of the 3rd and the afternoon of the 4th of August, both offering tiny, clean waves for a patient surfer. The big swell on the 8th is a write-off due to the wind. It's a lean run, but that's how it goes sometimes. Forecasts change, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
31
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6
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6
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6
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5
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8
0.5
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8
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4
0.9
WNW
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WSW
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WSW
8
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WSW
8
0.4
WSW
10
0.5
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Energy kJ
66
68
29
19
12
33
18
51
50
39
23
53
20
12
42
26
23
22
31
36
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
W
0
SW
10
WSW
20
W
20
W
25
WNW
20
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15
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20
WNW
15
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15
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20
WNW
15
WNW
15
NNE
20
NNW
10
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High Tide
5:35PM6.16m
5:57AM6.20m
6:16PM6.56m
6:35AM6.54m
6:53PM6.92m
7:10AM6.83m
7:27PM7.20m
7:44AM7.03m
8:01PM7.39m
8:18AM7.15m
8:34PM7.46m
8:52AM7.17m
9:08PM7.42m
Low Tide
11:51PM1.72m
12:06PM1.56m
00:30AM1.36m
12:43PM1.23m
1:06AM1.06m
1:17PM0.96m
1:39AM0.84m
1:50PM0.78m
2:11AM0.71m
2:21PM0.70m
2:43AM0.67m
2:53PM0.71m
3:16AM0.72m
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Temp °C
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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.

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