Surf Forecasts:
Duckpool Bay surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,509 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duckpool Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Duckpool Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duckpool Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a grim start. For the first week and a bit, there’s not a single window of decent surf worth paddling out for. The conditions are just cooked. From the 26th of August right through to the 4th of September, it’s a write-off. We’re looking at strong onshore winds, lumpy chop, and poor surf quality across the board. You’ll see some swell, but the wind will tear it to bits. Don’t bother.
The first real glimmer of hope arrives on Saturday the 5th of September. It’s a marginal call, but the swell is picking up to 7ft from the W, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is light, which is a change. The combined energy is moderate (496). It’s not perfect, but it’s the first sign of life.
Now, the standout. You want to circle Sunday the 6th of September. That’s the day. The morning is looking clean as a whistle with light, glassy SE winds. The swell holds at 6ft from the W, with a period of 9 seconds, giving it a bit of push. The combined energy is strong (634). The wind turns light and cross-offshore in the afternoon, keeping the surface clean. This is the best on offer without a doubt - clean lines, decent power, and the wind is your friend.
Duckpool Bay is our only spot on the menu here. It’s an exposed, intermediate break that’s inconsistent, so don’t expect it to be firing every day. It can get crowded sometimes, so factor that in for the Sunday session. The water temperature is 66°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
After that Sunday, it all goes a bit pear-shaped again. Monday the 7th of September is back to messy, cross-shore chop, and the swell drops off. The rest of the second week is a mix of onshore winds and small, weak energy, with a few days of stronger winds but poor quality. Thursday the 10th of September is a total dud, with barely any energy (9) and strong onshore winds. Not worth a look.
So, to sum it up: wait it out until the 5th, but the real session is Sunday the 6th of September. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the W by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 7 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
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 kJ | 32 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 24 | 458 | 290 | 247 | 201 | 500 | 1348 | 451 | 512 | 838 | 1509 | 943 | 517 | 337 | 246 | 103 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | on | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 8:59AM7.50m | 9:18PM7.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:00PM0.47m | 3:21AM0.61m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — |
 | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 13 | 5 | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 22 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | — | W 12 | — | W 6 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | SW 18 | W 8 |
| kJ | 32 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 12 | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | 1348 | 451 | 294 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 12 | 103 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SW 7 | ENE 3 | W 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SW 12 | S 6 | W 9 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | — | SW 7 | SW 4 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | WSW 8 | — | — | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | 16 | 24 | 458 | 290 | 247 | 201 | 500 | — | — | 512 | 838 | 1509 | 943 | 517 | 337 | 246 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 396 | 340 | 340 | 98 | 67 | 217 | 243 | 26 | 227 | 251 | 85 | 20 | 182 | 60 | 263 | 251 | 540 | 88 | 243 | 63 |
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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).
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