Duke of York surfForecast / New Britain and D.o.York / Papua New Guinea

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Friday 08 May 2026 +10
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Duke of York surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Duke of York sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duke of York this week:

The surf forecast for Duke of York over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Duke of York in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 15th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 15th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 12th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duke of York over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue morning, light winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
28
16
19
25
29
48
44
21
16
29
32
77
86
140
116
103
80
135
121
80
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
30
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
30
S
30
S
35
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
ESE
10
S
10
S
10
SSE
5
S
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
5:06AM0.83m
5:15AM0.77m
4:35AM0.70m
3:04AM0.68m
2:11AM0.71m
1:01PM0.46m
1:59AM0.78m
2:42PM0.43m
2:05AM0.86m
Low Tide
5:52PM0.20m
5:45PM0.20m
5:58PM0.21m
6:14PM0.23m
6:28PM0.27m
9:21AM0.41m
6:36PM0.32m
9:39AM0.28m
6:27PM0.37m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
5:48
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5:45
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
2
3
1
1
1
6
24
6
7
1
8
4
3
2
5
7
10
13
Temp °C
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
30
30
31
31
29
29
29
28
30
30
29
28
27
28
28
30
30
31
31
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
7
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.5
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.1
S
14
0.5
SSE
8
0.2
S
14
0.7
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
Energy kJ
54
28
16
19
25
29
4
4
21
16
4
32
15
86
140
116
103
80
135
121
80
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
12
0.2
S
5
0.3
SE
10
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
E
7
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
4
6
2
15
1
1
1
4
5
1
11
18
15
4
8
7
24
21
20
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
5
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
S
15
0.1
E
5
0.1
S
15
0.1
E
7
0.1
S
19
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
Energy kJ
1
5
5
2
2
2
2
4
1
4
1
7
1
1
4
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
4
0.3
S
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
3
0.8
SSE
8
0.6
S
4
0.3
SSE
2
Energy kJ
1
1
4
48
44
29
3
77
11
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
261
261
261
262
261
261
92
261
780
261
261
261
261
261
261
92
261
261
643
643
21
Best forecast wave conditions in New Britain and Duke of York
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Papua New Guinea
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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Information about the Duke of York Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Duke of York provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Duke of York can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Duke of York 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 (Duke of York) 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 Duke of York 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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