Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
18.8°C
2.3° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, WSW swell with 1,259 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 25th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 1st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got for Duckpool Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First things first, the water temp is sitting at 66° – that’s a solid 4° warmer than average for this time of year, so you’re in for a noticeably warm dip compared to usual. Nice touch for the start of the outlook.

Honestly, the outlook for Duckpool Bay is a tough one. There’s no surf worth paddling out for until the morning of Wednesday, August 27, and even then it’s just small, weak, and pretty ordinary. We’re looking at about a four-day gap with no recommendations from now.

The first likable window is Wednesday morning, August 27. Swell is only 0.5 ft from the W, with a short period of 8 seconds, so it’s weak and a bit fat. Combined energy is just 43 – that’s weak. But the wind turns glassy (SSE, 3 mph) in the afternoon, and with clean conditions, you *might* get a fun little knee-high wave if you’re desperate. Not a standout; just a brief moment of glass.

From Thursday August 28 through Monday September 1, conditions get messy. The swell builds, but the wind swings onshore or cross-onshore and picks up. You’ll see chest to head-high waves (5 ft to 7 ft) with moderate to strong wind, and combined energy climbs into the hundreds (moderate) and then into thousands (strong), like 1125 or 1691. But the comment says “poor surf conditions” every time. Big swell, bad wind, and choppy – that’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle session.

Now, the best on offer across the whole period – and it’s a proper standout – is Tuesday morning, September 8. Swell is 5 ft from the W with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is light SSE at 6 mph blowing cross-offshore. That’s clean. The combined energy is 320 (moderate), so there’s enough push for a decent chest-high wave. Duckpool Bay is exposed to the W, which matches the swell direction nicely, so expect clean, lined-up surf. It’s the one day where the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” Crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might have a few friends out, but nothing crazy.

Before that, Monday September 7 afternoon sees a massive 10 ft swell from the W with a period of 8 seconds, but the wind is a fresh cross-shore – it’s predicted to be too big for this break, so steer clear unless you’re an expert on a big board, and even then it’s messy.

The rest of the second week is a mix of big and poor or small and clean, but nothing that beats that Tuesday morning.

To wrap it up: if you surf, wait for Tuesday September 8. It’s the only true standout. Everything else is either blown out or too small to bother. Keep an eye on the forecasts – things can change, but right now, it’s a long wait for a short window of good waves.

Stay wet.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri morning, strong winds from the WNW by Sun night).

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:16PM6.12m
5:37AM6.20m
5:54PM6.65m
6:12AM6.68m
6:28PM7.13m
6:45AM7.09m
7:01PM7.51m
7:18AM7.40m
7:33PM7.75m
7:50AM7.58m
8:06PM7.85m
8:24AM7.62m
8:41PM7.77m
Low Tide
11:07AM2.00m
11:33PM1.70m
11:46AM1.51m
00:09AM1.22m
12:20PM1.06m
00:41AM0.81m
12:52PM0.69m
1:12AM0.49m
1:23PM0.43m
1:43AM0.30m
1:54PM0.30m
2:13AM0.25m
2:26PM0.31m
2:46AM0.35m
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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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