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Duke of York Surf Forecast
/ New Britain and D.o.York (2 surf breaks) /
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Duke of York surfForecast / New Britain and D.o.York / Papua New Guinea
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 12 Apr 2026 +10Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+10) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duke of York over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 125mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 126 | 49 | 15 | 13 | 47 | 44 | 51 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 42 | 29 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 12 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | off | off | off | glass | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | glass | on | on | glass | glass | ||
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Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | ||
| Sunset | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 7 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 62 | 3 | 14 | 21 | - | - | 2 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | ||
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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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