Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s break down what’s happening at Winki Pop. This is a proper reef and point break that loves a good SW swell, and it’s one for the advanced crew. We’ve got a slow start, but the second half of the week and into next week has some real moments.

The forecast starts with a small pulse on Tuesday 28 July morning – only 3ft of SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore from the NNW, so it’s clean. The combined energy is moderate (560). It’s just a warm-up. Tuesday afternoon picks up a little: 5ft from the SW, 15-second period, still offshore but a bit stronger at 35 km/h, and energy jumps to 837. Still just okay.

Wednesday 29 July is where things get interesting. Morning sees 10ft of SW swell with a 16-second period and a cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. That’s a solid groundswell and the energy is strong at 4282. By afternoon, it’s even bigger – 12ft, 15-second period, same cross-off wind, and the energy rockets up to 9230. This is big, powerful surf – definitely for experts only, as it’s well over 8ft. The break is a reef and point, so it should handle that long-period energy well, but you’ll want to be on your game.

Thursday 30 July drops back: 6ft in the morning, 8ft in the afternoon, both from the SSW/SW, period around 13 seconds, and still clean with cross-off breezes. Energy is moderate (1116 and 2431). Still good, but not the standout.

Friday 31 July morning has 4ft of SW swell, 12-second period, light cross-off wind, and by afternoon it goes glassy with a 3ft SSW swell, 12-second period, and a slight air from the south. That afternoon will be clean and fun, but small.

Now, the first real standout comes on Saturday 1 August afternoon. The morning is tiny (3ft, 17-second period, clean), but the afternoon delivers 5ft of SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and a gentle offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is 2145 – strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, with that long-period groundswell wrapping nicely into the point. The water temp is about 14°C, which is normal for this time of year. Crowds are often here, so expect company.

Sunday 2 August and Monday 3 August are a write-off – Sunday has small, messy waves, and Monday goes poor with cross-onshore and onshore winds. Tuesday 4 August is also poor with small, choppy conditions.

But then we get another promising window. Wednesday 5 August afternoon: 4ft of SW swell, 17-second period, glassy with a light NNE breeze. Combined energy is 724. That’s a very clean, long-period swell that will be a treat for the advanced crew. Crowds are often, but it’s worth it.

Thursday 6 August afternoon is glassy again but small (2ft, 15-second period, energy 223). Friday 7 August is tiny and poor.

Then Saturday 8 August afternoon sees 4ft of SW swell, 18-second period, and a moderate offshore from the NW. Energy is 981, and conditions are clean. Not a huge standout, but a solid, clean session.

The final big moment comes on Wednesday 12 August afternoon. This is another monster: 16ft of WSW swell, 14-second period, and a moderate cross-offshore breeze from the north. The combined energy is a massive 11685 – that’s extremely high. This is only for the most experienced, and you’ll want to be very confident. The break is a reef and point, so it should handle it, but that’s a serious amount of water moving.

In summary, the best on offer is Saturday 1 August afternoon for that clean, long-period groundswell, and the Wednesday 12 August afternoon for the big, powerful, expert-only session. The mid-week around Wednesday 5 August afternoon is also a gem for clean, glassy waves.

Rusty.

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