Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 (Aug 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Duckpool Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Duckpool Bay.
Mate, to be honest, the outlook’s a bit of a rough one. We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, but the first surf that’s even worth a paddle is a ways off, and it’s not going to set the world on fire. There’s a big gap of nothing before we get a proper look.
The only real standout in this whole run is the morning of Thursday, September 4th. That’s over a week away, so keep that in mind, but it’s the best we’ve got. You’ll see a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the W, with a gentle cross-shore breeze. Combined wave energy is moderate at 306. It’s not going to be a world-class day, but it’s the only window where the conditions line up enough to be worth a session. The break itself is inconsistent, so don’t expect a wave every minute, but when they come, they’ll have a bit of shape.
Before that, it’s pretty grim. In the early days, we see a pulse of 6ft on August 20th, but it’s got a cross-on wind and feels choppy. That’s a no-go. The water temp is sitting at 66°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick wetsuit.
The swell on August 29th jumps to 8ft, but with a cross-on wind and a short period of 8 seconds, it’s just messy and blown out. That’s more for the bodyboarders or the kite crowd, not a paddle surfer’s friend.
Later on, September 3rd shows a 7ft swell, but a near gale cross-on wind will have it completely trashed. Not worth even looking at.
So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate, mark your calendar for September 4th. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for a very average result. The breaks are inconsistent, and the conditions are rarely kind. It’s a tough run for Duckpool, but forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 10 | SW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 6 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 509 | 198 | 90 | 49 | 22 | 46 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 28 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 28 | 38 | 73 | 104 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:54PM5.50m | 12:24PM5.31m | 1:03AM5.07m | 1:47PM5.04m | 2:38AM4.97m | 3:22PM5.17m | 4:01AM5.24m | 4:29PM5.59m | 4:55AM5.70m | 5:16PM6.12m | 5:37AM6.20m | 5:54PM6.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36PM2.24m | 6:04AM2.51m | 6:42PM2.68m | 7:23AM2.84m | 8:19PM2.85m | 9:02AM2.82m | 9:49PM2.63m | 10:17AM2.47m | 10:49PM2.20m | 11:07AM2.00m | 11:33PM1.70m | 11:46AM1.51m | 00:09AM1.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 19 |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 3 | W 9 | SW 10 | SW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NE 4 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 198 | 90 | 49 | 22 | 17 | 28 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 28 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 38 | 34 | 104 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 4 | W 10 | SW 15 | WSW 15 | W 9 | WSW 14 | NNW 4 | W 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 8 | W 10 | SW 8 | SW 7 | W 11 | SW 8 |
| kJ | — | 19 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 46 | 9 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 20 | 61 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 5 | WSW 15 | SW 12 | SW 15 | WSW 14 | — | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | 10 | 2 | 22 | 6 | 8 | 20 | — | 20 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 5 | N 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | E 3 | ENE 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | SSE 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 6 | — |
| kJ | 509 | 38 | 28 | 25 | 3 | — | 9 | 7 | — | 1 | — | 7 | 6 | 18 | 20 | 1 | 9 | 22 | 73 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 251 | 59 | 71 | 237 | 103 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 78 | 68 | 0 | 315 | 243 | 247 | 247 | 78 | 51 | 98 | 37 | 0 |
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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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