Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's talk in feet and miles per hour, because that's how we do it in the old school.

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. The first thing I’ve gotta say is, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’re looking at a real dry spell from the get-go, with barely a ripple to get excited about for the first week. The water temperature is 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least it’ll be a nice swim if nothing else.

The first real pulse of energy we see is on Wednesday the 12th of August. The swell height picks up to 3 ft to 3 ft from the west, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (128 to 188). The wind is a light cross-onshore at 6 mph, so it’s not going to be perfect, but it’s a start. This continues through Thursday the 13th, with clean-looking 3 ft west-southwest swell and a moderate 10-second period, giving us a combined energy of 177 to 201. The wind is onshore at 6 to 9 mph, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but there’s some push.

Now, if you’re looking for a stand-out, you’ve got to keep your eyes on the weekend of the 16th and 17th of August. Saturday the 16th sees a jump in size, with 5 ft swell from the west and west-southwest, a period of 8 seconds, and strong combined energy (232-233). The wind is light and onshore at 3 mph, which is a good sign for clean conditions. It’s a solid, powerful swell, but at 5 ft, it’s getting a bit beefy for the beginners. Then Sunday the 17th, the swell holds at 4 ft, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph from the west-southwest, which will make it a bit of a battle. It’s doable for the experienced crew, but not a carefree session.

The real standout, the one that’s got my heart pumping a little, is Wednesday the 19th of August. We’re talking an 8 ft swell from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 738 to 985. That is serious, powerful, heavy water. This is expert-only territory. The wind is a moderate cross-onshore at 16 mph, so it’s not going to be glassy, but for the big-wave chargers, this is a window. Duckpool Bay is an exposed spot, so it’ll be handling all that energy. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but it’s a promising sign for a big session.

After that, Thursday the 20th holds onto that size with 8 ft to 8 ft swell and a light onshore wind at 9 mph, but the energy is still strong. It’s a solid block of big surf to wrap up the second week.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a washout. The second week builds, with the 19th being the big one for the experts. For everyone else, the 16th and 17th offer the best chance of something rideable. Keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty.

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