Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.9° C
2.3° 

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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, W swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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 the cards for Duckpool Bay.

Honestly, mate, it’s a bleak picture. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead of us, and the first bit is a write-off. From now right up until the end of the first week, there’s nothing doing. The swell is tiny or non-existent, and when it does try to show, the wind is all over the shop. It’s not until Sunday, August 30th that we finally see a pulse of energy, but even then it’s a total mess.

That Sunday morning (August 30th) brings a bit of hope, but only just. The swell bumps up to 6 ft from the WSW (combined energy of all swells directed here 634), but the period is a short 8 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell, so it’s going to be lumpy. The wind is out of the S at 9 mph, which is a cross-shore, so it’s not completely blown out, but the report says “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions.” It’s not going to be pretty, but it’s the first real sign of life.

Monday, August 31st morning sees the swell a touch bigger at 7 ft from the W, still with that short 8-second period. The energy is strong (1027), but the wind is a gentle cross-onshore from the SW. That’s a big lump of water, but it’s going to be choppy and sloppy. At 7 ft and messy, this is not for beginners. It’s more of a big-board grunt or, to be honest, it looks like it’d be more fun on a kite than a paddle.

Wednesday, September 3rd morning starts off with a rare moment of beauty – glassy conditions, no wind at all, but the swell is a pathetic 1 ft. It’s pretty to look at, but you won’t be riding anything. Then that afternoon, the swell jumps to 7 ft from the NNW, but the period is 7 seconds and the wind is a cross-onshore from the NW. That’s going to be a messy, short-period wall of white water, strictly for experts who don't mind getting thrashed.

The real standout, if you can call it that, is the brief window around the 30th and 31st of August. But with the wind never truly cooperating, the short period, and the constant onshore or cross-onshore flow, it’s a tough sell. For the rest of the run, it’s flat, blown out, or just plain ugly.

There’s nothing here that I’d genuinely recommend paddling out for, unless you’re desperate. It’s one of those long, frustrating runs for the area.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, strong winds from the SSE by Wed night).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
8
0.6
W
8
0.4
W
8
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W
10
0.4
W
9
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
14
0.4
SW
13
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WSW
10
0.2
WSW
14
0.2
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9
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10
0.4
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9
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9
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SSW
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0.8
SW
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W
6
1.5
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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49
22
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28
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45
39
19
7
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17
27
25
63
60
73
302
239
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
20
NW
15
NE
15
ENE
20
N
15
NNE
5
ENE
15
N
10
ESE
30
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30
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35
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30
ESE
30
SE
15
SE
20
SSW
25
S
25
SE
35
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SW
45
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:24PM5.31m
1:03AM5.07m
1:47PM5.04m
2:38AM4.97m
3:22PM5.17m
4:01AM5.24m
4:29PM5.59m
4:55AM5.70m
5:16PM6.12m
5:37AM6.20m
5:54PM6.65m
6:12AM6.68m
6:28PM7.13m
Low Tide
6:42PM2.68m
7:23AM2.84m
8:19PM2.85m
9:02AM2.82m
9:49PM2.63m
10:17AM2.47m
10:49PM2.20m
11:07AM2.00m
11:33PM1.70m
11:46AM1.51m
00:09AM1.22m
12:20PM1.06m
00:41AM0.81m
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8:28
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Temp °C
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Feels °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.

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.

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