Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got coming up.
Honestly, it's a pretty bleak run for Duckpool Bay. We're looking at a solid 16 days of mostly flat, small, or just plain messy conditions. The water temperature is sitting at 65°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing your arse off waiting for a wave that never comes. But the truth is, there's a massive gap of poor surf ahead.
The first few days are a write-off. We've got tiny, weak swells and the wind is all wrong. From August 1st through to the 12th, it's a whole lot of nothing. The energy is pathetic, with values barely cracking 100 (the combined energy is mostly in the 20-50 range). Most days the wind is cross-onshore, chopping up any crumbly little wave that tries to form.
The only real glimmer of hope comes on Monday, August 3rd morning. We get a glassy, clean window with a light offshore breeze from the WNW. The swell is a tiny 3ft out of the WSW, but the period is short at 8 seconds. The combined energy is a weak 105, so it's not going to be firing. It's a surfable wave, but very ordinary. You'd be scratching for a knee-high dribbler.
After that, it's back to the same old story. Wind picks up again, the swell stays tiny, and the energy drops right back off. There's a period on the 13th where the combined energy jumps to 290, but the wind is onshore and the swell is still only 3ft with a short period from the west. It's a tease, and the wind kills it.
Forget the second week. It's a mess of rain, strong winds, and tiny waves. There's a brief moment of glassy conditions on Wednesday, August 12th morning, but again, the swell is a weak 2ft and the energy is low (90). It's just not enough to get excited about.
There's no standout here. The best of a bad bunch is that Monday, August 3rd morning. If you're desperate, you might get a few close-outs. But honestly, with the wind and swell patterns we're seeing, this setup looks more interesting for a bit of kite surfing than paddle surfing. The conditions are just too poor for anything else.
Stay frosty, and don't hold your breath.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 31 | 41 | 36 | 23 | 13 | 88 | 101 | 80 | 59 | 22 | 122 | 74 | 181 | 209 | 212 | 150 | 76 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 6 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:34PM7.46m | 8:52AM7.17m | 9:08PM7.42m | 9:27AM7.09m | 9:45PM7.25m | 10:05AM6.90m | 10:24PM6.98m | 10:48AM6.62m | 11:11PM6.61m | 11:38AM6.28m | 00:08AM6.21m | 12:43PM5.96m | 1:22AM5.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:21PM0.70m | 2:43AM0.67m | 2:53PM0.71m | 3:16AM0.72m | 3:27PM0.83m | 3:50AM0.88m | 4:05PM1.04m | 4:30AM1.14m | 4:48PM1.34m | 5:18AM1.49m | 5:43PM1.69m | 6:19AM1.85m | 6:55PM1.99m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 15 | W 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 41 | 36 | 23 | 13 | 88 | 101 | 80 | 59 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 150 | 76 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 11 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | W 9 | W 15 | W 11 | — | — | SW 13 | W 10 | NNW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 |
| kJ | 31 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 9 | — | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 7 | 8 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | W 10 | NNW 4 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 3 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 7 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 122 | 74 | 181 | 209 | 212 | 22 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 104 | 105 | 0 | 295 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 78 | 51 | 98 | 99 | 308 | 235 | 2216 | 88 | 93 | 428 | 77 | 297 | 501 | 415 |
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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).
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