Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s got my eyes on Winki Pop over the next couple of weeks.

It’s been a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool you. We’ve got a real run of quality groundswell coming through from the SW, and when that lines up with the right wind, this reef and point setup just lights up. The water’s sitting at about 56°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off to be honest. Sunday 16th through Tuesday 18th have some swell in the water, around 4ft to 4ft, and a nice long 14-16 second period, but the wind is either cross-on or just messy. It’s not worth paddling out for. You’ll be fighting a chop that’s just not fun.

Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th are still small, dropping to 2ft, but we start seeing a shift. Thursday morning has a gentle offshore breeze from the NW, and the wave energy is weak (191). It’s clean. It’s a glimmer of hope.

Now, Friday 21st morning is where it starts to get interesting. The wind goes offshore from the NW, just a gentle breeze, with 2ft of SW swell but the period stretches out to 15 seconds. The energy jumps up to 350, and it’s clean. By Friday afternoon, it’s getting better: 2ft, 18-second period, moderate offshore wind, and the energy barrelling up to 668. That’s a proper session, clean lines, and the sets will have some push.

The standout, though, is Saturday 22nd. Brace yourself. Morning sees a massive 12ft of SW swell rolling in, with a 15-second period. The combined energy is a beastly 7455. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. This is big, powerful groundswell, and it’s going to be a long-period swell. At a point and reef like Winki, that’s going to produce some seriously heavy, grinding waves. The afternoon drops to 6ft, but still a solid 1705 energy. This is a day for experienced surfers only. If you’re a beginner, stay on the beach because this is big.

Sunday 23rd keeps the quality going. Morning sees 5ft of SW swell, 15-second period, and a moderate offshore from the NW. The energy is strong at 1206. The afternoon gets a bit windier, but still offshore, so it’s clean.

But the real monster is Monday 24th. We’re looking at 13ft of SW swell, 14-second period. The energy is off the charts at 6997 in the morning, and it’s a moderate offshore. This is not for the faint of heart. This is big, powerful, expert-only territory. The afternoon is similar size but with a bit more cross-off wind, still huge energy at 7916. If you have the skill and the nerve, this is the session of the forecast.

Things settle down after that. The 25th is blown out with onshore winds. The 26th is small and choppy. The next real standout comes on Thursday 27th. Morning sees 5ft of SW swell with a very long 18-second period and a light offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is a punchy 2694. That’s a clean, rippable day with some serious push in the water.

The rest of the month into the 31st offers a mix of clean, smaller days with offshore winds, but nothing else jumps out as a major peak. It’s fun, surfable, but not the fireworks of that 22nd-24th window.

If you’re picking your window, Saturday 22nd and Monday 24th are the big, heavy standouts for experts. Friday 21st afternoon and Thursday 27th morning are your best bets for a cleaner, more manageable session with quality waves.

Rusty.

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