Winki Pop Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.37° S 144.29° E

Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.7° 

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


Winki Pop surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 8,581 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Winki Pop this week:

The surf forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Winki Pop in the next 16 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 8th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 9th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Winki Pop.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, so don’t rush for the board bag just yet. We’ve got a weak start with a small, short-period SSW swell coming in on the Monday morning, but it’s cross-on at 15 mph and the conditions are just poor. The wave energy is weak at 281 and the water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for the time of year. Not worth paddling out for.

Tuesday the 8th is where it starts to wake up. The swell drops to 3ft, but the energy jumps way up to 1070, and with a long 18 second period, this is proper groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off. That combination is going to give you clean, lined-up waves. That’s a standout window for the more experienced crew. The morning session is clean, but the afternoon gets a bit cross and the tide could mess with it. Still, that Tuesday morning is the pick of the week.

From Wednesday the 9th through to the end of the following week, the swell builds big, but it comes with a cost. The wind is cross or cross-on, and the surf gets messy. Wednesday morning has 8ft of SSW swell with a 16 second period – very strong energy at 4647, but it’s cross and lumpy. That’s expert territory. The same goes for Thursday the 10th, with 8ft again, but cross-shore wind and chop. This is more for the experienced blokes who can handle some bump.

The real gem, though, lands on Saturday the 12th. The swell drops to a manageable 5ft, period is a solid 15 seconds out of the SW, and the energy is strong at 1197. The wind goes glassy in the afternoon. That means clean, peeling waves. It’s consistent and the offshore (NW) is ideal. This is another standout. Crowds are often an issue here, but with that quality, it’ll be worth the company.

After that, the following week drops off a bit. Sunday the 13th has cleaner wind but the swell is down to 3ft. There’s a pulse again on Tuesday the 15th with 8ft to 10ft of SW swell, but it’s cross-on and fairly choppy. That’s heavy, messy, and only for the experts. The energy is massive at 5487 on the afternoon, so the ocean is pumping, but the wind is not your friend.

The 22nd brings another late pulse: 6ft of SW groundswell with a 19 second period, light cross breeze, and energy at 3224. That’s promising, but it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on it.

Bottom line: The best windows are Tuesday the 8th morning and Saturday the 12th afternoon. The rest is either too big and messy, or too small and clean. If you’re a confident surfer, the mid-week stuff is there for you, but it’s a battle. For the average punter, aim for that Saturday glass-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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SSW
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1.6
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8
0.6
SW
20
0.9
SW
18
1.4
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17
1.9
SW
16
2.5
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16
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18
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17
2.5
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16
1.8
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1.6
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16
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1.1
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15
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0.9
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
132
287
306
522
1073
1694
3211
6128
5818
3751
2786
1447
1057
1368
1787
1118
838
605
429
362
287
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
SSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
30
SW
35
SSW
30
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20
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20
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20
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10
NNE
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High Tide
5:53PM1.66m
7:47AM1.64m
6:58PM1.56m
9:09AM1.59m
8:32PM1.49m
10:28AM1.62m
10:16PM1.52m
11:30AM1.68m
11:38PM1.64m
12:19PM1.75m
00:41AM1.78m
1:01PM1.80m
1:32AM1.89m
Low Tide
12:18PM0.90m
00:47AM0.26m
1:27PM0.98m
2:00AM0.37m
3:00PM0.97m
3:26AM0.45m
4:31PM0.86m
4:50AM0.47m
5:39PM0.68m
5:58AM0.45m
6:31PM0.49m
6:52AM0.44m
7:14PM0.33m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Winki Pop Surf forecast

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