Duckpool Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.88° N 4.56° W

Duckpool Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duckpool Bay sea temperature is
19.0° 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 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 6s period, W swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’ll level with you. I’ve been staring at Duckpool Bay for the next 16 days and, honest to God, it’s one of the quietest runs I’ve seen in a while. There’s barely a pulse of energy out there, and what little shows up comes with wind that’ll tear it to bits. This ain’t a time to get excited – it’s a time to be patient.

The first surf worth mentioning doesn’t even show up until Saturday the 22nd of August, and even then it’s only a little 2 ft swell from the west at 10 seconds. That morning, the wind is light and cross-off from the ENE, so it’s clean. The combined energy is weak (77). It’s surfable, but just barely. I wouldn’t bother paddling out unless you’re desperate.

The rest of that weekend into early next week is flat as a pancake. Swell drops to 0.7 ft, period goes long but the height is useless. A few mornings have glassy or offshore wind, but there’s nothing to ride. It’s a blank stretch.

We finally see a bit of life around Thursday the 27th of August, with a modest bump in combined energy to 149 (moderate), but the swell is only 3 ft, period 8 seconds, and the wind is cross or cross-on. It’s messy, and the report says poor surf conditions. Not worth a trip.

The only real standout – and I’m using that term loosely – is Friday the 28th of August, morning. The swell picks up to 5 ft from the WSW, period 6 seconds, and we get a moderate cross-off breeze from the NNE. The combined energy jumps to 178 (moderate). It’s clean, and the wave comment says “poor surf conditions” but that’s just the raw data talking – if you’re local and keen, that 5 ft with cross-off wind could be a fun little session. The swell direction is west, which matches the optimum for this spot. But be aware: this break is inconsistent, so don’t expect a conveyor belt of waves.

That afternoon, the wind swings cross-on and the swell jumps to 6 ft, but the energy goes up to 383 (strong) and it will be lumpy. That’s a kite surfer’s window, not a paddle surfer’s.

The last week of August into early September is a slow fade. Swell heights drop below 2 ft and the wind is mostly onshore or cross. The combined energy is weak, under 100. There’s a little window on Friday morning the 4th of September with a 0.7 ft, 14-second swell and offshore wind, but it’s tiny. That’s a long-period groundswell, but at 0.7 ft you’re not surfing anything.

Water temp is about average for the time of year – nothing to write home about.

Bottom line: if you’ve got a board with a lot of foam, the morning of Friday the 28th of August is your best bet. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. The area is known for being inconsistent, so this dry spell ain’t a shock. Hang tight.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
90
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22
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99
103
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89
Wind (km/h)
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NW
15
NNE
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N
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NNE
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NNW
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SSE
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High Tide
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
6:12AM6.68m
6:28PM7.13m
Low Tide
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
12:20PM1.06m
00:41AM0.81m
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Temp °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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