
Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, W swell with 1,703 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get right into it for Duckpool Bay. I’ve got to be straight with you – this isn’t a great outlook. We’re looking at a long stretch of tricky conditions, and only a few fleeting moments where it’s even worth a look.
We start off on Thursday, September 3rd, with a messy 5ft west-southwest swell. The wind is howling from the west-southwest at 16 mph, making it cross-on and choppy. The water is sitting at 65°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – a real anomaly of over 4°. A wetsuit might be a bit overkill, but the surf is a write-off. The combined energy is weak at 337. Friday continues the poor form with a 7ft windswell (period only 8 seconds) and onshore winds. The energy jumps to 663, but it’s just a lumpy mess.
Saturday the 5th is a bit of a tease. It’s cleaner in the morning with a light onshore breeze from the west-northwest, but the swell drops to 4ft. The period stretches to 10 seconds, which is a better look, and the energy is moderate at 319. The afternoon is marginal, with a score of 1 out of 10 – the swell is only 3ft, and conditions are questionable. Still, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Sunday the 6th sees a big drop to 3ft, and the wind finally goes offshore from the southeast (12 mph), which is a massive positive for clean conditions. The energy is weak at 113, but it’s glassy. If you’re desperate, you could paddle out, but it’s tiny.
Then we hit a dirty patch. Monday the 7th brings a groundswell of 8ft from the west (13-second period), but it’s accompanied by a 16 mph cross-on wind. The energy is very strong at 1703, but it’s not for surfing – it’s a washing machine. Tuesday the 8th is similar: 8ft, 8-second period, and 19 mph winds. This is kite-surfing territory, not a paddle session. The rest of the first week and into the second week (September 9th to 13th) is a grim cycle of moderate to strong winds, short-period swell, and low energy, with scores of 0/10. The swell ranges from 2ft to 6ft, but it’s never clean.
Finally, we have a glimmer of hope. On Tuesday, September 15th, the wind drops to zero in the morning. Glassy. The swell is 4ft from the west (9 seconds), with a moderate energy of 220. This is the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. The break is *inconsistent* and a *rarely breaks* spot, so to see a chance like this with glassy conditions is a real standout. Crowds are *sometimes* an issue, so if you see it, get in quick. The afternoon stays clean with a light north-northwest cross-on, but the swell drops to 4ft.
Wednesday the 16th is another near-miss. The morning is glassy with 3ft of west swell (10 seconds) and an energy of 126. It’s surfable, but ordinary. The rest of the run from September 17th onward is a dud – strong winds, small swell, and poor conditions.
So, to sum it up: this is a long, blank run. The area is normally quiet, but this stretch is particularly poor. The glassy window on Tuesday the 15th is your only true standout. Don’t expect much else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | WSW 9 | W 13 | W 12 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
316 | 280 | 459 | 655 | 527 | 260 | 312 | 194 | 117 | 106 | 48 | 189 | 1703 | 1323 | 1131 | 600 | 625 | 491 | 184 | 135 | 502 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:06AM6.10m | 4:34PM6.60m | 5:04AM6.68m | 5:26PM7.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:25AM1.66m | 10:59PM1.20m | 11:19AM1.07m | 11:47PM0.64m | ||||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | SW 14 | WSW 14 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 9 | W 8 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 13 |
21 | 23 | — | 8 | 20 | 106 | 312 | 194 | 117 | 106 | 48 | 20 | 1703 | 972 | — | — | — | — | 15 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | SW 14 | NNW 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | W 13 |
— | — | — | — | — | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 20 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 9 | — | W 12 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | WSW 7 |
316 | 280 | 459 | 655 | 527 | 260 | — | — | — | 5 | 23 | 189 | — | 1323 | 1131 | 600 | 625 | 491 | 184 | 135 | 502 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 243 | 192 | 106 | 281 | 88 | 49 | 49 | 0 | 15 | 39 | 16 | 59 | 233 | 94 | 281 | 251 | 88 | 98 | 49 | 248 |
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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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