Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
17.9° C
2.1° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 5s period, N swell with 76 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with NNW 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s 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 1.2m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 21st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 21st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 19th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let’s call it like it is for Duckpool Bay. We’re looking at a proper drought – two weeks plus with nothing to get excited about. The break’s always been inconsistent, so a long flat spell like this is just how it goes sometimes.

Water temp is running about 64°F – that’s nearly 4°F warmer than normal for July, so at least it’s not chilly while you’re watching glass. Swell direction is west, which is what the bay needs, but wave heights barely touch 1 foot for days. Winds flip around – offshore, sideshore, onshore – doesn’t matter when there’s no energy. The combined swell index hangs in the low 20s to 30s through the 25th, then nudges into the 60s–80s later, but still way too weak.

The one tiny window is Friday morning, July 31. That morning we get a clean offshore breeze from the NE at about 16 mph and a 4-foot WSW swell with a short 8-second period. The energy index climbs to 149 – moderate – so there’s a bit of push. But the notes say “surfable but very ordinary,” and by afternoon it’s choppy again. That’s your best shot, and it’s a poor one. Every other day is a write-off.

Honestly, leave the wetsuit in the car. If you’re desperate, that Friday morning might give you a few lumpy rides, but don’t expect much. It’s a quiet spell for a quiet spot. Keep an eye out – things can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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W
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NNW
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8
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0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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29
36
76
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29
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71
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
8:12PM8.04m
8:36AM7.62m
8:57PM7.94m
9:20AM7.41m
9:41PM7.64m
10:03AM7.07m
10:24PM7.19m
10:47AM6.65m
11:08PM6.66m
11:33AM6.20m
11:56PM6.12m
12:24PM5.78m
00:52AM5.66m
Low Tide
2:00PM0.25m
2:29AM0.13m
2:45PM0.31m
3:14AM0.30m
3:28PM0.53m
3:57AM0.62m
4:11PM0.88m
4:39AM1.05m
4:55PM1.32m
5:23AM1.52m
5:42PM1.78m
6:12AM1.97m
6:36PM2.19m
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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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