
Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, W swell with 1,274 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Duckpool Bay in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Grab a cuppa, because we’ve got a long look ahead at Duckpool Bay, and honestly, it’s a bit of a tough one. Let’s get into it.
First up, the water is sitting at a balmy 66°F, which is a solid 5°F warmer than you’d expect for this time of year. That’s a nice surprise, but it’s about the only thing that’s going to feel good for a while. The surf is a mess. We’ve got a big pulse of energy – we’re talking combined swell energy of 1520 – on Monday the 7th, with a 7ft swell from the west and a 13-second period. That sounds heavy, but the wind is howling onshore at 12 mph, and the call is "poor surf conditions." That’s a no-go. It’s big, blown-out, and ugly. This one’s for the windsurfers and kites, not for paddle surfing.
Tuesday the 8th is still a write-off. The swell drops a touch to 6ft, but that northwest wind is nasty – 22 mph in the afternoon, creating a lumpy, cross-onshore mess. The energy is still moderate at 627, but it’s not worth your time.
We finally get a small window on Wednesday the 9th. The swell drops to 4ft with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind eases to a gentle 9 mph cross-shore. The combined energy is down to 246, so it’s weak, but it’s the first time it’s "marginal" rather than "poor." The morning looks the best bet, but don’t expect much. It’s a tiny, weak wave.
Thursday the 10th is flat. The energy drops to 66, and the swell is only 2ft. You’re better off doing something else.
Friday the 11th sees a bump back up to 5ft, but the wind is cross-onshore again, and the conditions are "poor." The energy is back up to 412, which is moderate, but it’s not clean. The afternoon is a bit smaller and marginal, but still not great.
We then hit a proper dry spell. From Saturday the 12th all the way through to Sunday the 20th, the forecast is a relentless cycle of poor surf, onshore winds, and tiny swell. There’s no standout day. The combined energy mostly stays below 300, and the swell is often under 3ft. The wind is a constant problem, either from the west or southwest, and it’s rarely offshore. Monday the 14th has a brief moment of cross-shore wind, but the swell is only 4ft and the energy is weak. It’s just not happening.
The best bet on paper is a very late call. On Tuesday the 15th, we get a 5ft west swell with a 7-second period in the morning, but the wind is howling onshore at 22 mph. The afternoon sees a longer period of 11 seconds, but the wind is still nasty. It’s "poor."
The last week of the forecast is a total washout. The swell collapses to 1.0ft for the final days of the 21st and 22nd, with strong, messy winds. It’s a total blank run.
So, what’s the call? There is no true standout. The best of a bad bunch is Wednesday the 9th in the morning. The swell is tiny at 4ft from the west, but the wind is light cross-shore, offering the cleanest conditions we’ll see. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting, but it’s the only time the word "marginal" appears. If you’re desperate, that’s your window. Otherwise, this stretch is a skunk. Keep the board in the shed and watch the forecasts – things can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1520 | 1314 | 1274 | 627 | 601 | 347 | 181 | 132 | 60 | 44 | 19 | 332 | 412 | 217 | 92 | 79 | 60 | 59 | 302 | 257 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:26PM6.00m | 4:06AM6.10m | 4:34PM6.60m | 5:04AM6.68m | 5:26PM7.23m | 5:51AM7.22m | 6:10PM7.73m | 6:32AM7.62m | 6:50PM8.04m | 7:10AM7.84m | 7:27PM8.12m | 7:46AM7.86m | 8:03PM7.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:57PM1.79m | 10:25AM1.66m | 10:59PM1.20m | 11:19AM1.07m | 11:47PM0.64m | 12:03PM0.57m | 00:28AM0.24m | 12:42PM0.22m | 1:04AM0.02m | 1:18PM0.06m | 1:38AM0.00m | 1:52PM0.09m | 2:11AM0.18m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | 17 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | W 13 | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 13 | W 9 |
1520 | 1314 | — | 627 | — | 347 | 181 | 132 | 60 | 44 | 18 | 332 | 412 | 217 | 92 | 79 | 60 | 59 | 302 | 7 | 186 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | NNW 4 | W 15 | W 10 | W 15 | W 13 | W 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 52 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 9 | 48 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 11 | — | W 9 | NNW 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | — | W 9 | — |
— | — | 1274 | — | 601 | 41 | 13 | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 42 | — | 257 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 88 | 60 | 49 | 59 | 281 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 36 | 209 | 247 | 49 | 37 | 77 | 0 | 37 | 49 | 49 | 217 | 85 | 26 |
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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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