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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 19 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 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 (Mar 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m 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 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+10) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 20th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 20th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 25th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon).

Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.5
S
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SE
0.6
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSE
Period(s) (?)10999988888877710101211111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6828272715141313131311241017168315813810310857
Wind
(km/h)
25
NW
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
SW
0
NNE
15
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
15
WNW
5
W
20
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
35
WNW
15
N
5
NNW
15
NW
0
E
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		glassoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		offglassoffglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:08AM
0.74
3:58PM
0.61
4:15AM
0.81
4:22PM
0.50
4:25AM
0.86
4:30PM
0.38
4:37AM
0.90
3:29PM
0.30
4:49AM
0.92
5:03AM
0.90
5:19AM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:45PM
0.24
10:20AM
0.31
9:33PM
0.28
11:01AM
0.27
9:15PM
0.29
11:46AM
0.26
8:53PM
0.26
12:49PM
0.28
8:30PM
0.20
8:16PM
0.12
8:21PM
0.06
Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52
Sunset6:00--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:59--
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Rain (mm)
471104-5318235461317-810-
Temp. °C272727272728282828282827282827262626252627
Feels °C (?)262929283030303031313228283128252930273132
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in New Britain and Duke of York? If you are looking for accommodation near Duke of York, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in New Britain and Duke of York, consider staying in Kokopo which is 25 km (16 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Rabaul which is 32 km (20 miles) away

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