Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming down the pipe.

Things are a bit quiet to start, but the second week will make up for it. If you’re free, you’ll want to be patient.

Thursday 30th July kicks off with a 5 ft SSW swell, 13-second period, moderate energy at 675. Cross-offshore wind from the WSW keeps it clean. Water temp is 57°, pretty normal for the time of year.

Friday 31st July sees a smaller 4 ft SW swell, but the wind goes glassy by the afternoon. That’s a real treat for Winki Pop – smooth, clean faces. The swell period is 12 seconds, keeping the lines tidy. Energy is lower at 409, but the quality will be excellent.

Saturday 1st August is the standout of the first week. The morning is small at 2 ft, but the afternoon jumps to 5 ft from the SW with a very long 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is 2001, which is strong. Light cross-off winds from the NNE keep the surface clean. This is for experienced surfers only – the long period will make the waves powerful and a bit tricky on the take-off. The reef-and-point setup at Winki Pop will love this.

Sunday 2nd August is similar in size, 5 ft SW at 16 seconds, but the wind picks up to 12 mph from the N and NNW. Still clean, energy at 989. Still a good day.

Monday 3rd August has a smaller 4 ft swell in the morning, but the wind goes fresh offshore from the NW at 19 mph. That’s a proper offshore breeze, grooming the waves. The energy is 818. By the afternoon, the swell builds to 5 ft at 14 seconds, with moderate energy at 1004 and cross-offshore winds. A solid session.

Now for the big stuff. Wednesday 5th August is small but the period is 19 seconds – very long groundswell, but only 2 ft to 2 ft. Clean but small.

The real show starts Monday 10th August. Morning brings a 4 ft SW swell at 16 seconds, moderate offshore winds from the NW at 16 mph, energy at 957 – strong.

Tuesday 11th August is the one. Morning has 7 ft of SW swell at 15 seconds, energy at 2027 – strong. The afternoon goes absolutely huge: 13 ft of SW swell at 14 seconds, with the combined energy hitting 7575. That’s massive energy. Winds are light cross-off from the WNW. This is for experts only. Crowds at Winki Pop are often here, so expect a crew. The swell direction from the SW is perfect for this spot. This is the absolute standout of the whole 16-day window.

Wednesday 12th August is a washout with onshore and cross-shore winds, choppy.

Thursday 13th August bounces back. The afternoon has 6 ft of SW swell at 10 seconds, with 1795 energy, and light cross-off winds. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Friday 14th August is a nice finish: 4 ft of SW swell at a very long 18 seconds in the morning, and 4 ft at 17 seconds in the afternoon. Light cross-off winds. Clean, long lines.

Best on offer is Tuesday 11th August afternoon – that 13 ft, 14-second SW swell with light winds is a monster. Saturday 1st August afternoon is the pick of the first week.

Stay safe out there, and remember – the biggest sets will have your name on ’em.

Rusty.

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