Winki Pop Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.37° S 144.29° E

Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.5° 

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 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 15,393 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 20s. 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 31st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 5th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We're dialing into Winki Pop (VIC), a solid reef and point setup that's fairly exposed, and it's hungry for a good SW groundswell. Right now, the water temps are sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off right away. Monday the 31st of August is looking glassy, with light NW winds swinging around to a light ESE breeze in the afternoon. We've got a decent 5 ft SSW groundswell building, with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy is already pumping at a solid 1099. This is a classic, clean start to the week.

Tuesday morning sees the wind picking up from the NNW, but it's still cross-offshore and clean. The swell dips a little to 4 ft, but the period is a juicy 16 seconds, so there's still plenty of push. The energy drops to 744, but that's still moderate and punchy for a point break like this.

Now, Wednesday the 2nd of September through to Thursday the 3rd is where things get interesting. On Wednesday, we've got a clean 4-4.5 ft SW swell, with 15-16 second periods, and moderate energy in the 674-974 range. The wind is a bit of a cross-off, but it's clean. Come Thursday morning, the swell jumps to 7 ft, and while the wind is still a cross-off, the period holds at 14 seconds. The real standout, though, is Thursday afternoon. The wind swings to a cross-off WSW breeze, and the swell absolutely detonates to 15 ft, with a 14-second period. The combined energy skyrockets to 9711. This is a solid, expert-level session. It's a big, powerful swell, but with that long period, it's going to be raw and lined up. Definitely not for the faint of heart.

By Friday the 4th, the swell has backed off a touch to 8 ft, but the period is a dreamy 16 seconds, and the morning sees a clean, offshore NNW breeze. The energy is still a robust 2941. This is a top-tier session for experienced surfers, offering excellent, clean conditions. The afternoon turns a bit cloudy with a cross-off wind, but the swell is still solid.

Saturday the 5th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is windy with a strong WNW breeze, but the swell is a solid 8 ft and the period is 14 seconds. The afternoon, however, is another beast. The cross-off wind is strong, but the swell surges back to 15 ft, with a 15-second period, and the energy hits an insane 12500. Get ready for some serious power.

We get a bit of a breather on Sunday the 6th. The wind drops to a gentle offshore from the NW, and the swell, while still a decent 6 ft, is a little shorter period at 13 seconds. The energy is 1216, and it's clean and glassy. A solid option for a Sunday session.

The following week is a bit more mixed. Monday the 7th is small and clean, but the real action picks up again on Tuesday the 8th with a building 6-8 ft SW swell, hitting 2416 energy by the afternoon. It's clean, but there's a bit of a cross-off breeze.

Now, look ahead to Wednesday the 9th of September. The swell is 8 ft, but the period is a massive 19 seconds. The energy is a whopping 4595. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it's not perfect, but the sheer power and length of the swell will be a sight to see. It's a bit of a trade-off.

The real standout of the second week comes on Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th. Thursday morning has a light, offshore NNW wind, a 6.5 ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and 2361 energy. It's clean, lined up, and perfect for experienced surfers. Friday is even better. The morning is clean with a light N breeze, a 7 ft SW swell, and a 19-second period, hitting 3063 energy. Then, Friday afternoon turns glassy, with a 6 ft SW swell and a 17-second period. The wind drops to nothing, and the energy is 1961. This is a glassy, long-period groundswell session that's going to be a dream.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th is a bit of a comedown. Saturday sees a solid drop in swell, with a 3 ft, 15-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. Sunday the 13th morning is a surprising little gem. The wind is a glassy NNE breeze, and the swell is 3.5 ft, but the period is a massive 18 seconds. The energy is 786, but it's glassy and clean. The afternoon turns onshore, so make the most of the morning.

The last few days of the forecast,

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Monday
31
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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Height (m)
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SSW
14
1.4
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15
1.6
SW
16
1.2
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16
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15
0.9
SW
14
1.2
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15
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16
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14
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16
1.9
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16
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1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
961
881
1255
702
429
346
674
1101
1124
1550
7126
2757
2048
1836
1203
1505
11648
3428
1809
936
465
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
ESE
15
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
20
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15
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25
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25
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15
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40
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15
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20
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15
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High Tide
1:52PM1.81m
2:14AM1.81m
2:20PM1.83m
2:52AM1.90m
2:48PM1.85m
3:31AM1.96m
3:17PM1.85m
4:11AM1.96m
3:49PM1.84m
4:54AM1.92m
4:24PM1.81m
5:42AM1.84m
5:04PM1.75m
Low Tide
8:04PM0.40m
8:17AM0.45m
8:34PM0.26m
8:53AM0.47m
9:06PM0.15m
9:29AM0.52m
9:40PM0.08m
10:05AM0.60m
10:18PM0.05m
10:44AM0.69m
11:00PM0.07m
11:26AM0.80m
11:48PM0.15m
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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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