Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.5°C
2.2° 

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 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, W swell with 1,731 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 0.9m 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next 16 days out at Duckpool Bay.

Right off the bat, I'll be straight with you – this forecast is a bit of a tough one. The first real chance to get wet doesn't roll around until Saturday the 5th of September, and even then, it's a marginal call. We've got a bit of a wait on our hands.

The water is a bit of a talking point, though. It's sitting at a balmy 65°F which is a notable 4°F warmer than we'd usually expect for this time of year. That's a nice surprise, but the waves aren't playing ball.

The surf really kicks up on Monday the 7th of September, with a big 7ft west swell rolling in. The combined energy is massive at 1374, but the wind is a cross-onshore off the WNW at 12 mph, which just messes it all up. The report says "poor surf conditions" and that's what it'll be – lumpy, choppy, and hard to love. That west swell sticks around, building to a solid 10ft on Tuesday the 8th, but again, strong cross-onshore winds ruin the party. That's too big for beginners and only for the experts who are keen on a battle, but the conditions won't be pretty.

The best I can see for a paddle is actually Saturday the 5th of September. The morning has a 4ft west swell with a 10-second period, but the real win is the wind. It's a light 3 mph westerly, glassy and offshore. That's a major positive. The combined energy is moderate at 319, so there's some push. It's a "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions" call, but get the right bank and the right tide, and you might just snag a clean one. The afternoon drops to 3ft, still with offshore wind, so it's a solid day for a longboard or a funboard. The break is "inconsistent" here, so be patient.

There's a glimmer on the horizon for Tuesday the 15th of September. We've got a long-period west swell, 3ft with a 15-second period, hitting with a combined energy of 479. The wind is a gentle offshore NNE breeze, keeping things clean. It's still a "marginal" call, but that long period groundswell could wrap in nicely. Remember, with a period that long, it can break a bit too straight at a beach break, but it's worth a look if you're keen.

Overall, it's a frustrating run. There's plenty of swell, but the wind is almost always wrong. The standout window is Saturday the 5th, thanks to that glassy morning. The long-range potential on the 15th is promising, but less certain. If you're desperate, you could try the 10th of September where we get a moderate offshore wind and a 6ft SW swell, but the energy is just moderate at 373. For the rest of the time, the wind is either onshore or cross-onshore, and the waves are just a mess. It's a write-off for most of the week.

Stay safe, check the tides, and don't get too frustrated. This is how it goes sometimes.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), 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 Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.6
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
8
2.1
WSW
6
2.2
W
8
1.9
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8
1.5
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7
1.3
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10
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10
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0.6
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9
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12
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8
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1.9
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1.1
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8
0.8
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6
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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280
352
639
464
229
312
194
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1355
1084
1090
1197
919
499
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42
76
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
30
SW
45
SW
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
5
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10
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10
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25
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25
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15
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20
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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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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