Winki Pop Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.37° S 144.29° E

Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.9° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,344 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 3rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 9th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 3rd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a wild 16-day window ahead at Winki Pop (VIC). This is a reef and point set-up that handles a solid SW groundswell, but the quality is all over the place. No surf on offer for the first few days, so don’t bother paddling out right now. The first call for a wave is on Thursday the 3rd of September, but it’s a tough one – big swell and tricky conditions.

Thursday the 3rd kicks off with a chunky 13ft to 15ft SW swell, period around 14 seconds, and strong cross-offshore wind. Combined energy is massive (8086-9613), so you’re looking at heavy, powerful lines. It’s clean-ish but the tide and size make it marginal – this is advanced-only territory, and even then, it’s a handful.

Friday the 4th is the standout. Morning sees a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period (very long period, so expect long gaps between sets) and light offshore NW winds at 15 mph. Combined energy is 2387 – plenty of juice. The wind is gentle and offshore, so those waves will be glassy and peeling down the point. This is the pick of the week for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds similar goodness but cloud cover rolls in.

Saturday the 5th is a write-off for paddling. Swell drops to 5-7ft, but wind howls from the WNW at 28 mph in the morning, with heavy rain. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The afternoon is no better with cross-offshore winds at 25 mph. Energy is still moderate (1219-1602), but it’s a battle.

Sunday the 6th brings a reprieve. Swell eases to 5-5ft SW, period 13-14 seconds, with light cross-offshore breezes. Combined energy drops to 921 and 667. It’s cleaner, more manageable, and “expect very good surf conditions” for the size. A good day for a cruisey session.

Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th see a dip. Early Monday has tiny 3ft SW swell and crummy cross-on wind. Tuesday morning though, a new pulse of 5ft SW swell with an 18-second period (very long period) and light WNW wind makes for clean, glassy conditions – combined energy 2060. This is a sneaky good window for the reef, but the afternoon gets a cross-shore chop.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th pick up again. Thursday morning is a highlight: a 8ft SSW swell at 18 seconds (very long period) with light offshore wind. Combined energy is 4634 – strong. The waves will be big, clean, and powerful, but that long period means it’s best on the point, not the beach. This is for experts only. Crowds are “often” here, so you’ll have company.

Friday the 11th through Sunday the 13th sees the swell dwindle back to 3-5ft, with moderate to fresh winds. Some clean windows on Friday morning with N winds and 5ft SW swell, but nothing to write home about.

Monday the 14th is poor – windswell and chop. Tuesday the 15th brings a new pulse of 5-6ft SW swell with 16-second period and moderate offshore WNW wind. Combined energy 1476 and 1244. Clean and punchy for the point, but not huge.

Now, Wednesday the 16th of September is a serious standout. The afternoon shows a massive 13ft SW swell, period 15 seconds, and fresh offshore NW wind at 22 mph. Combined energy is an enormous 10462 – very strong energy. This is a full-on, heavy groundswell for experts only. The wind is offshore, so the point will be firing, but this is not for the faint-hearted.

Thursday the 17th has leftover 5-6ft SW swell, moderate offshore, but the energy drops. Friday the 18th closes out with poor 4ft SW swell and lumpy cross-shore wind.

Water temp and anomaly data wasn’t provided in the files, so I can’t comment on that.

Best on offer: Friday the 4th morning for clean, manageable size and top-quality shape. Thursday the 10th morning and Wednesday the 16th afternoon are the big-swell standouts, but only for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
15
4
SW
14
4.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
15
2.2
SW
16
2.1
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
2
SW
14
4
WSW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
13
1.1
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12
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SW
20
1.4
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
1.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1140
6374
7338
3017
2344
2328
1694
1219
1602
4930
902
651
347
238
295
306
1136
1073
906
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
25
W
25
W
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
25
N
45
WNW
40
W
25
W
10
WSW
10
SW
15
NW
20
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25
S
10
SW
10
WNW
20
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25
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Wind State
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off
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High Tide
3:31AM1.96m
3:17PM1.85m
4:11AM1.96m
3:49PM1.84m
4:54AM1.92m
4:24PM1.81m
5:42AM1.84m
5:04PM1.75m
6:38AM1.73m
5:53PM1.66m
7:47AM1.64m
6:58PM1.56m
Low Tide
9:29AM0.52m
9:40PM0.08m
10:05AM0.60m
10:18PM0.05m
10:44AM0.69m
11:00PM0.07m
11:26AM0.80m
11:48PM0.15m
12:18PM0.90m
00:47AM0.26m
1:27PM0.98m
2:00AM0.37m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
7
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6
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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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