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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Tuesday 03 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
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duke of York this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Duke of York in the next 12 days are 0.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 6th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duke of York over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, light winds from the N by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
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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
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
0.1
SE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)9101099881099999121110121111109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)241017161414192829161616142320142422228
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
25
NW
30
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NE
20
NNW
10
N
15
NW
15
NW
20
NW
5
NNW
5
W
10
W
0
N
5
WNW
0
WSW
5
SSW
0
WSW
5
SSE
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffglasscross-
off
glassglassglassglassglassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:08PM
0.81
4:45AM
0.56
3:31PM
0.76
4:34AM
0.62
3:47PM
0.68
4:31AM
0.69
3:58PM
0.60
4:33AM
0.76
4:01PM
0.53
4:41AM
0.80
3:57PM
0.46
4:55AM
0.83
3:45PM
0.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:29PM
0.16
9:14AM
0.42
10:16PM
0.22
9:50AM
0.37
10:01PM
0.25
10:24AM
0.34
9:51PM
0.26
10:57AM
0.33
9:43PM
0.24
11:30AM
0.33
9:37PM
0.21
12:04PM
0.35
9:33PM
0.18
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--
Sunset-6:07--6:07--6:06--6:06--6:06--6:05--6:05-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
136291872--41--------1
Temp. °C282828282826252527282828293029292929292929
Feels °C (?)302827293030262829313030323433333334333233
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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 12 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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