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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Thursday 02 Apr 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 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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Duke of York in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 4th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 9th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 10th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 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 58mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.7
S
1
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
1
S
1.1
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.4
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.7
SSE
Period(s) (?)889978888999101010101010101111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2422222252140210169177132135165260294370473407407463655679
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
15
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
10
N
5
SW
20
NW
35
WNW
40
WNW
10
SSE
0
S
10
NE
5
W
5
WNW
25
WNW
10
WSW
10
S
5
NNE
5
WSW
5
SW
0
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
3:29AM
0.79
3:51PM
0.49
3:34AM
0.85
4:05PM
0.43
3:42AM
0.88
4:10PM
0.37
3:56AM
0.90
4:05PM
0.33
4:14AM
0.90
3:47PM
0.30
4:36AM
0.88
2:52PM
0.29
4:59AM
0.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:20AM
0.26
8:35PM
0.31
10:46AM
0.23
8:29PM
0.30
11:13AM
0.21
8:24PM
0.27
11:43AM
0.22
8:22PM
0.23
12:19PM
0.25
8:24PM
0.20
1:27PM
0.29
8:26PM
0.17
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thu
09
Sunrise-5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50-
Sunset--5:54--5:54--5:53--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:52
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Rain (mm)
6673141777156-4372432--
Temp. °C282829282727272728272628282829282828282828
Feels °C (?)303031322931302428313131333232313131323132
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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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