Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of surf shaping up for Winki Pop, a real reef and point setup that handles a south-west swell like a champ. The water temp is sitting at 56°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so not a crazy anomaly but nice to know you won’t be freezing your nuts off.

The action kicks off on Friday afternoon the 21st of August. It’s small, only 2ft of swell out of the south-west, but the period is a very long 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is weak (374), so it’s not going to be pumping, but with a moderate offshore breeze from the WNW, it’ll be clean. Not a standout, but a gentle start.

Saturday the 22nd is where things get interesting. Both morning and afternoon see a jump to 13ft of south-west swell, with a 14-second period. The combined energy is huge – over 8600 – that’s serious power. Now, this is expert-only territory. It’s too big for beginners and will be a handful for anyone. The morning has a cross-offshore wind, so it’s clean, but the afternoon goes cross-shore with a chop. This is a big, powerful day, but not the best on offer in terms of wind.

Sunday the 23rd is a real sweet spot. The morning has 5ft of south-west swell, a 14-second period, and a light offshore from the NW. The combined energy is moderate (1218), but the wind is light, so it’s clean. The afternoon gets even better: 5ft, a 16-second period, and light cross-offshore wind. The energy is stronger (1735), and the comment says “excellent for experienced surfers.” This is a top pick for the first week.

Monday the 24th drops off a bit. The swell backs down to around 4-4ft, with a shorter 14-second period. The energy is weak (554 and 471). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but it’s just average.

Tuesday the 25th has a morning pulse of 4ft of south-south-west swell, 13-second period, and moderate energy (871). Light cross-offshore wind keeps it clean. The afternoon gets messy with rain showers.

Wednesday the 26th is a write-off – small, poor surf, and a cross-shore chop.

Thursday the 27th is small again. The afternoon has a touch of 2ft of south-west swell with a 14-second period and a light offshore from the NW, so it’s clean, but tiny.

Friday the 28th is a nice return. Morning has 4ft of south-west swell, a very long 17-second period, and a gentle offshore. The energy is moderate (1098). The afternoon is 4ft and 16 seconds, with light cross-offshore wind. Clean and fun.

Now, the real standout of the whole 16-day window is Sunday the 30th of August. The morning delivers 6ft of south-south-west swell, a 16-second period, and a light offshore from the NW. The combined energy is strong (2593). The afternoon is magic: 7ft of south-south-west swell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is still very strong (2331). This is the day to circle. Clean, powerful, long-period groundswell – perfect for a reef and point break like Winki Pop. It’s an expert-only day due to the size, but for those who can handle it, it’s the best of the lot.

Monday the 31st holds solid with 6ft of south-south-west swell, 16-second period, and a moderate offshore. Energy is strong (1794). The afternoon is a bit smaller but still good.

The first few days of September roll in with decent swell. Tuesday the 1st is 6ft, good energy, but the wind turns cross-onshore in the afternoon. Wednesday the 2nd of September has a morning of 5ft with a gentle offshore, and then the afternoon bumps up to 8ft of south-west swell with a 14-second period and light cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is very strong (3257). That’s a big, powerful wave for experts only.

Thursday the 3rd of September has 7ft in the morning, clean, and then 7ft in the afternoon with a very long 18-second period and massive energy (5926). The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but that’s a lot of water moving.

The run fades out through the weekend. Friday the 4th has 6ft but with a fresh breeze, and Saturday the 5th of September is a total mess with strong onshore winds and rain. Avoid that.

Overall, the standout is Sunday the 30th of August – glassy, powerful, long-period south-west swell. Sunday the 23rd is also a beauty for a slightly smaller, cleaner session. After that, the first week of September has some big, powerful days, but they are for experts only.

Rusty.

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