Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, W swell with 1,204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Duckpool Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m gonna be straight with you. This stretch doesn’t have much to get excited about.
Look, Duckpool Bay is exposed to the west, and the swell direction is mostly coming from the west, which is about right, but the wind is a constant problem. For the first week and a half, it’s onshore or cross-onshore almost every day, often moderate to fresh, and that’s just ruining the shape. The surf is there, but it’s ragged, lumpy, and choppy. The combined wave energy jumps around a bit, but it’s mostly in the moderate range, between 97 and 934 units, but it’s all wind-affected.
The real pity is that there’s a decent pulse of swell around the 7th and 8th of September. We’re looking at 7ft to 8ft from the west, with a period around 9 to 11 seconds – that’s not bad, but the wind is a cross-onshore mess, and it’s too big for beginners. Anything over 8ft is expert-only, but this sits just under that, so a confident intermediate could handle it if the wind wasn’t trash. The 8th of September morning has a combined energy of 1431, which is strong, but it’s blowing 12 mph from the WSW, making it choppy.
The first real stand-out is on the 14th of September. The morning of Monday the 14th is looking glassy. Light wind from the south at 3 mph, clean conditions. The swell is 3ft from the west, with a very long period of 12 seconds. That’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is 273, solid. This is a long-period swell, which can be a bit straight at a beach break, but Duckpool is a bay, so it might line up alright. It’s the cleanest surf in the whole forecast. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so you might have some company. Because it’s two weeks out, treat it as promising, but you know how forecasts change.
After that, the 15th and 16th of September mornings are glassy again, but the swell drops to 3ft and 2ft, with periods around 10 to 11 seconds. The energy is weak to moderate (185 to 191). They’re surfable, but ordinary. The wind is light and glassy, so it’ll be clean, just small.
The water temperature is 66°F, which is 4°F warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s notably warm, a real bonus.
Overall, there’s a long, frustrating gap of poor conditions from the start all the way to the 13th, with only the 14th morning offering a true window of clean, decent-sized surf. The rest is a write-off for a paddle surfer. If you’re a kiter, honestly, the wind and swell on the 8th might look interesting, but for a stick, it’s a tough watch.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on that 14th.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | SW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 9 |
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189 | 53 | 107 | 62 | 394 | 322 | 346 | 345 | 428 | 507 | 364 | 274 | 175 | 148 | 81 | 59 | 37 | 51 | 934 | 750 | 517 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:18PM7.52m | 9:37AM7.22m | 9:58PM7.11m | 10:20AM6.80m | 10:45PM6.58m | 11:12AM6.29m | 11:46PM6.02m | 12:22PM5.83m | 1:08AM5.61m | 1:54PM5.67m | 2:46AM5.65m | 3:26PM6.00m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:00PM0.47m | 3:21AM0.61m | 3:38PM0.78m | 4:00AM1.02m | 4:22PM1.23m | 4:48AM1.54m | 5:18PM1.75m | 5:53AM2.07m | 6:40PM2.19m | 7:29AM2.36m | 8:28PM2.22m | 9:11AM2.18m | 9:57PM1.79m | ||||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 16 | WSW 14 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 9 |
189 | 53 | 107 | 11 | 24 | 9 | 21 | 23 | 9 | 21 | 364 | 274 | 175 | 148 | 81 | 59 | 37 | 51 | 934 | 750 | 113 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 14 | — | — | — |
6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 35 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 13 | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 5 | — | SW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | SSE 3 | SSW 4 | W 4 | — | — | WSW 9 |
— | 32 | — | 62 | 394 | 322 | 346 | 345 | 428 | 507 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 18 | 14 | — | — | 517 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 98 | 37 | 251 | 413 | 63 | 49 | 340 | 227 | 63 | 88 | 59 | 37 | 78 | 0 | 15 | 78 | 12 | 49 | 88 | 49 |
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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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