Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,394 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Winki Pop in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. We've only got one spot on the radar, Winki Pop, for the next couple of weeks, so we're all-in on that reef and point. It’s moderately exposed, so it likes a solid SW pulse. Water temp is around 56°F, which is pretty standard for August. No anomalies.
Right off the bat, the first couple of days are pretty weak. Tuesday and Wednesday are looking small, with the energy reading between 87 and 390, which is weak. We're talking ankle to knee high. The wind is cross-off at times, but there's just no swell to push through. It’s a bit of a tease.
Thursday the 20th is nothing special either. The swell is tiny, 1ft to 2ft, but the wind goes offshore. There are a few waves, but they’re gutless and ordinary.
Friday the 21st, the swell starts to perk up a bit to 3ft and the energy jumps to 487 in the afternoon. Still not big, but the offshore breeze keeps things clean. A fun little longboard day.
Now, the weekend is the main event. Saturday the 22nd is the standout. The swell hits 5ft with energy readings of 1287 and 1403. That's a proper amount of juice. The morning is a little cross-off, but the Saturday afternoon looks excellent for those who know the break. Clean, solid, and powerful. This is the one to get.
Sunday the 23rd holds in nicely, with 5ft of SW swell and light offshore winds. Both morning and afternoon sessions are looking very good, with energy up around 1139 and 1403. Expect clean, powerful lines down the point. Another great day.
From Monday the 24th, it backs down. The swell drops to around 3ft to 4ft, which is still surfable, but the energy is way down. The wind goes offshore again in the afternoon, so there might be some clean, small waves if you're keen.
Tuesday the 25th sees a bump back up to 5ft, but the wind turns onshore with rain in the afternoon. The morning is okay with a cross-off breeze, but it's going to be bumpy. Not worth it unless you're desperate.
Wednesday the 26th, write it off. Onshore winds, messy waves. Not worth the drive.
Thursday the 27th is a bit better in the arvo with an offshore breeze. Swell is small at 3ft, but the clean breeze will make it look pretty. A few to be had.
Friday the 28th is one to watch. The swell jumps back up to 5ft with an energy reading of 825. The morning session looks excellent with light offshore winds. Get out there early. The afternoon, though, gets a bit of cross-onshore breeze and starts to get a little lumpy.
Saturday the 29th, forget it. Onshore winds, rain, just a messy choppy mess.
Sunday the 30th brings back some decent energy, 559 in the arvo, with a moderate offshore wind. The swell is small, 2ft to 3ft, but the conditions will be clean and glassy. A fun, clean grovel if you can find the right spot.
Then it just fades out. Early September sees the swell drop right out, energy readings dropping below 300. Just small leftovers until the next proper pulse comes through.
So, your two days to circle are Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd. A solid, solid weekend. The Friday morning the 28th also looks promising. The rest is just waiting for the next pulse.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
238 | 310 | 196 | 109 | 85 | 54 | 78 | 163 | 161 | 224 | 293 | 1017 | 1265 | 1317 | 1271 | 799 | 1001 | 406 | 529 | 390 | 418 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:19PM1.94m | 4:01AM1.89m | 3:51PM1.88m | 4:41AM1.83m | 4:21PM1.80m | 5:20AM1.75m | 4:50PM1.71m | 6:00AM1.66m | 5:19PM1.62m | 6:47AM1.56m | 5:50PM1.52m | 7:46AM1.48m | 6:27PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:40PM0.15m | 9:56AM0.52m | 10:16PM0.17m | 10:31AM0.63m | 10:50PM0.22m | 11:06AM0.74m | 11:24PM0.30m | 11:40AM0.86m | 00:01AM0.39m | 12:19PM0.97m | 00:44AM0.47m | 1:11PM1.07m | 1:38AM0.55m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
31 | 310 | 196 | 109 | 85 | 54 | 69 | 163 | 161 | 224 | 293 | 1017 | 1265 | 1317 | 1271 | 799 | 1001 | 406 | 529 | 390 | 418 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | E 8 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 18 | — | SW 24 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 |
238 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 54 | 78 | 1 | 13 | 14 | 194 | — | 22 | 86 | 97 | 316 | 380 | 177 | 18 | 16 | 53 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SE 5 | S 16 | — | — | SE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 18 | S 17 | — | SW 21 | NE 4 | — |
149 | 7 | 5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 60 | — | — | — | — | 40 | 24 | 22 | — | 18 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NW 2 | NW 2 | NW 2 | NW 2 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | — |
3 | 5 | 4 | 47 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 41 | 155 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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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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