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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 22 Mar 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
30.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Duke of York in the next 16 days are 0.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 26th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 26th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 27th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)8876677121111117699111012111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1312232214991413121143284228935628474133
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
5
ESE
0
SSW
10
NW
5
NNE
0
NW
10
NNW
0
SSE
10
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
NNW
25
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
5
SSW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassglasscross-
off
glassglassoffglassoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
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off
offcross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:30PM
0.38
4:37AM
0.90
3:29PM
0.30
4:49AM
0.92
5:03AM
0.90
5:19AM
0.87
5:34AM
0.81
5:43AM 11:54AM
0.74 0.66
5:35AM
0.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:53PM
0.26
12:49PM
0.28
8:30PM
0.20
8:16PM
0.12
8:21PM
0.06
8:37PM
0.02
8:55PM
0.02
10:18AM
0.66
9:10PM
0.06
9:16AM
0.61
Sun
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52
Sunset6:00--6:00--5:59--5:59--5:58--5:58--5:57--
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thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
43223264-8285382--549-
Temp. °C282828282728282728292626272727282828282726
Feels °C (?)313232313032313131302928282829303030302927
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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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