Duppys Surf Break

Lat Long: 13.32° N 59.64° W

Duppys Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Duppys sea temperature is
28.7° C
0.2° 

Duppys surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Duppys surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 477 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duppys this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Duppys in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 17th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duppys over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, checkin' in with the local outlook. Gotta be straight with you – this 16-day window is looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. We’ve got a long run of days where the ocean just isn’t giving us what we need, so don’t get your hopes up too early. The water temp is sitting at a balmy 84°F, which is about average for this time of year at Duppys.

Let’s walk through it. From the 16th of August right through until the 20th, we’re looking at tiny waves, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft. The combined swell energy is just pitiful, reading between 5 and 46 (weak energy). It’s clean enough at times with some offshore breezes, but there’s simply no power to work with. The wind is mostly cross-off from the east or east-northeast, blowing at 15-22 mph, which keeps the surface smooth, but you can’t surf what isn’t there.

Now, on Friday the 21st of August, the morning shows a jump to 5ft from the ENE, but with a short, weak period of 7 seconds and an energy reading of 222 (moderate energy). The problem is the wind is howling at 19 mph cross-off, and the wave comment says "poor surf conditions." It’s a messy, choppy affair, and honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Saturday and Sunday go flat again.

Here's where it gets a bit interesting, but you’ve got to wait for it. On Monday the 24th of August, we start seeing some real life. The afternoon has a solid 7ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 11 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1049 (strong to very strong wave energy). This is a proper groundswell, packing a punch. That’s the standout of the whole period, no doubt. But, at 7ft, this is only for the experts – it’ll be too big for beginners. The wind is cross-off from the ENE at 16 mph, so it should be reasonably clean. But Duppys is a reef break that works best with a northerly direction, and this is coming from the ENE, so it won’t be hitting the break perfectly. It’s a bit of a shame, because the energy is there, but the direction isn’t ideal.

After that, it drops right off again. From the 25th through to the 31st of August, we’re back to tiny, weak 0.7ft to 2ft surf with combined energy readings mostly below 30 (weak energy). The wind stays strong and cross-off, keeping it clean but offering nothing rideable. A few mornings (the 26th, 28th, and 29th) see a fresh offshore wind, but the swell is just too small to make anything of it.

So, the long and short of it is this: you’ve got a 5-day gap of no surf, then a few days of junk, then one solid, expert-only pulse on the 24th that’s not hitting the bank right. After that, another 7-day gap of flatness. Keep your boards in the car, but maybe also keep your kite gear handy. Don't hold your breath.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 26°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
10
2
ENE
8
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
1
ENE
8
1
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8
0.2
N
8
0.2
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8
0.3
N
8
0.3
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8
0.3
N
7
0.3
N
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
42
477
39
33
19
18
9
0
0
5
5
12
10
10
14
13
12
13
15
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
25
E
20
E
20
SE
25
E
25
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:39AM0.65m
6:42PM0.71m
7:28AM0.57m
7:17PM0.68m
8:29AM0.50m
7:56PM0.64m
10:05AM0.45m
8:50PM0.61m
12:26PM0.45m
10:06PM0.59m
1:37PM0.47m
11:32PM0.60m
Low Tide
00:31AM0.20m
12:30PM0.28m
1:21AM0.21m
12:59PM0.33m
2:18AM0.23m
1:29PM0.37m
3:29AM0.24m
2:08PM0.40m
4:53AM0.24m
3:26PM0.43m
6:10AM0.22m
5:18PM0.43m
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5:46
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5:46
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6:19
6:19
6:17
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:15
 mm
4
3
3
4
1
1
2
2
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
28
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28
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27
Feels °C
28
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27
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25
27
25
28
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28
28
26
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Information about the Duppys Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Duppys provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Duppys can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Duppys 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 (Duppys) 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 Duppys 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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