Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period with N 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | N 5 | W 8 | N 5 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 4 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
275 | 239 | 186 | 130 | 99 | 105 | 74 | 74 | 59 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 33 | 33 | 263 | 173 | 205 | 73 | 62 | 65 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:11PM8.06m | 7:34AM7.80m | 7:52PM8.19m | 8:13AM7.81m | 8:32PM8.07m | 8:52AM7.63m | 9:10PM7.75m | 9:29AM7.30m | 9:47PM7.27m | 10:06AM6.84m | 10:25PM6.68m | 10:44AM6.32m | 11:05PM6.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:01PM0.26m | 1:28AM0.02m | 1:42PM0.08m | 2:07AM-0.02m | 2:20PM0.11m | 2:44AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.32m | 3:20AM0.48m | 3:34PM0.69m | 3:55AM0.94m | 4:10PM1.17m | 4:31AM1.47m | 4:49PM1.71m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | WNW 7 |
275 | 239 | 186 | 130 | 99 | 105 | 58 | 74 | 40 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 33 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 205 | 73 | 14 | 65 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 19 | W 18 | N 3 | SW 18 | W 19 | — | — | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 1 | 12 | 7 | — | — | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | W 4 | W 7 | W 7 | — | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 13 | 74 | 30 | 59 | 17 | 7 | 16 | — | — | 33 | 263 | 173 | — | 12 | 62 | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 281 | 49 | 49 | 281 | 105 | 322 | 540 | 237 | 320 | 410 | 466 | 285 | 483 | 355 | 213 | 411 | 295 | 105 | 105 | 30 |
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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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