Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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