
Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,576 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Winki Pop in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the Winki Pop outlook. This one’s a ripper, but you’ve gotta be patient and pick your windows. The overall pattern is a slow build into a solid, powerful winter swell, but the first few days are a write-off, so don’t bother paddling out until Thursday morning.
The window opens on Thursday the 23rd of July. It’s not a perfect start, but the swell is already pumping. Morning sees a 12 ft SW swell with a 14-second period. The wind is cross-off from the W at 12 mph, which will keep things reasonably clean for the advanced crew. The combined swell energy is strong (6482). It’s a big, powerful swell, so this is for experienced surfers only. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 13 ft from the SW, still 14 seconds, wind stays cross-off. The energy is cranking (7508), but it’s on the edge of being too raw for most.
Now, the standout. Friday the 24th of July morning is the best on offer. The swell is 13 ft from the SW, but the period stretches to 15 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is cross-off from the W at 12 mph, and the combined energy is massive (11020). The water temperature is 57°F, which is about average for the time of year, so it’s a standard winter session. For a point-and-reef like Winki Pop, that long-period SW groundswell will wrap in beautifully, offering deep, powerful lines. It’s got “excellent” conditions written all over it for the experienced surfers. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
The swell drops back over the weekend, but it’s still chunky. Saturday the 25th holds 12 ft to 10 ft SW swell (12 seconds), with cross-off wind. Not as good as Friday, but still solid. The energy drops from 4685 to 3683. By Sunday the 26th, the swell dips to 4 ft, but the wind goes offshore from the NW at 6 mph in the afternoon, and the morning has a 4 ft SW swell with a light offshore. The energy is low (430 to 274), but it’s clean. Monday the 27th is a sleeper pick: light offshore wind in the morning, then glassy conditions in the afternoon from the SSW at 3 mph, with a 4 ft SW swell (12 seconds). It’s small but clean, with 552 energy. Good for a log or a fish.
Tuesday the 28th of July is another highlight. The morning has a 5 ft SW swell (13 seconds) with a light offshore WNW breeze, and 738 energy. The afternoon is the real treat: the swell picks up to 6 ft from the SSW, period stretches to 15 seconds, and it goes glassy. That’s 1645 energy and “excellent” conditions for experienced surfers. The combination of a long-period SSW groundswell and glassy wind at Winki Pop is a classic winter treat.
After that, the week turns messy. From Wednesday the 29th, the wind switches onshore and cross-onshore from the ESE and SE, the swell drops and gets chopped up. The surf is poor through to the end of the month. The quality is zero for days.
But wait – there’s a promising recovery in the second week. On Saturday the 1st of August, the swell returns overnight. Morning delivers a 5 ft SW swell with a very long 17-second period, light cross-off wind from the NNW, and 1217 energy. The afternoon holds 5 ft at 16 seconds. The wind stays light. This is a promising long-range call, but it’s a week out, so keep an eye on it. Then Sunday the 2nd of August is a cracker: morning has a 5 ft SW swell with a moderate offshore from the WNW at 12 mph, and 946 energy. The afternoon bumps up to 7 ft from the SW (13 seconds) with a gentle offshore, 1911 energy, and “excellent” conditions for experienced surfers. That’s the second standout. Monday the 3rd is still good, but the period drops and the wind shifts, and by Tuesday the 4th the swell drops off with a short 8-second period from the S, so it’s less appealing.
So, the two standouts: Friday the 24th of July morning for the massive, powerful groundswell, and Sunday the 2nd of August afternoon for the clean, solid swell with offshore wind. Tackle the big days with caution – it’s all for the experienced crew. If you’re a beginner, wait for the smaller, cleaner windows on Monday the 27th or the Tuesday afternoon glass-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
144 | 239 | 2589 | 4912 | 5754 | 10576 | 7556 | 2381 | 1826 | 3344 | 2667 | 636 | 403 | 263 | 248 | 268 | 373 | 722 | 604 | 1567 | 1405 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-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 | off | off | off | glassy | off | off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 4:59PM1.82m | 6:00AM1.69m | 5:30PM1.72m | 6:48AM1.62m | 6:02PM1.61m | 7:41AM1.55m | 6:37PM1.52m | 8:44AM1.51m | 7:19PM1.43m | 9:57AM1.51m | 8:17PM1.36m | 11:09AM1.55m | 9:38PM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:01AM0.63m | 11:32PM0.26m | 11:41AM0.76m | 00:10AM0.32m | 12:23PM0.89m | 00:50AM0.38m | 1:11PM1.00m | 1:35AM0.44m | 2:12PM1.09m | 2:29AM0.49m | 3:35PM1.13m | 3:34AM0.51m | 5:06PM1.10m | ||||||||
7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 |
144 | 239 | 877 | 1533 | 1626 | 3549 | 3464 | 2381 | 1826 | 1341 | 1016 | 636 | 403 | 263 | 248 | 268 | 373 | 722 | 604 | 1567 | 1405 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | E 10 | — | S 14 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 16 | S 15 |
34 | 2 | — | 37 | 128 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 11 | 24 | 34 | 179 | 34 | 134 | 78 | 74 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 3 | WNW 3 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 1 | 2589 | 4912 | 5754 | 10576 | 7556 | 5 | 4 | 3344 | 2667 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 519 | 30 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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