Winki Pop Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.37° S 144.29° E

Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
13.4°C
0.4° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 14s period, SW swell with 1,918 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Sep 02) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 28th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 31st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 29th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 14s

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 table for Winki Pop.

Alright mate, we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Winki Pop, a reef and point setup that loves a good SW groundswell. The water temp is sitting at about 56°F, just about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick things off on Friday afternoon, August 28th, but honestly, forget it – the wind is cross-onshore and the surf is chopped up, so you’re better off waiting. The first real call is Saturday morning, August 29th. A clean 4ft SW groundswell rolling in with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (466), meaning there’s enough to push you around, but it won’t be a grind. It’s small but clean, and Winki can make the most of it.

Sunday morning, August 30th, steps it up a notch – 5ft from the SSW with a moderate 806 energy, light cross-off wind, and clean conditions. This is a good one for getting into a rhythm. The standout, however, is shaping up to be Monday, August 31st. Morning brings 5ft SW swell with offshore wind and a solid energy jump to 1032, making for a clean, punchy session. Then the afternoon goes glassy – 4ft SSW, dead calm wind, and a healthy 1142 energy. That’s the pick of the first few days. The point will be lined up and the reef sections will be working.

Tuesday, September 1st still has surf (5ft SW, offshore wind), but the wind is getting a bit fresh at 16 mph. It’s clean but a bit blustery – still worth a paddle if you can handle the breeze.

The following week eases off a touch but offers consistent, clean waves. Friday, September 4th afternoon is a real standout for the experienced crew – 6ft SW swell, 1671 combined energy, and clean offshore wind. That’s proper.

Then, if you’re looking ahead, Friday morning, September 11th is looking like the best of the entire run. A chunky 6ft SSW groundswell, a very long 16-second period (33600+ energy), and a light offshore breeze. This is a serious groundswell with tons of energy, and the point setup at Winki is exactly what you want for a swell like this. The waves will have real push and length, but expect longer waits between sets. This one is for the experienced surfers.

Saturday, September 12th finishes the period with cleaner but smaller surf – 4ft SW, offshore breeze, and manageable conditions. A nice way to wind it down.

Overall, the consistency is strong across this forecast. The crowd factor at Winki Pop is “often” busy, so expect company, but the quality on offer will make it worthwhile. The real pearls here are Monday afternoon, August 31st, and that Friday morning, September 11th – mark those on your calendar, but the long-range stuff is a little less certain. The gaps? There’s no real dead run; it pretty much keeps giving. Just a few afternoons where the wind spoils the party.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Thu morning).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:57PM1.42m
12:53PM1.70m
00:50AM1.55m
1:23PM1.76m
1:34AM1.69m
1:52PM1.81m
2:14AM1.81m
2:20PM1.83m
2:52AM1.90m
2:48PM1.85m
3:31AM1.96m
3:17PM1.85m
Low Tide
6:30PM0.86m
6:15AM0.52m
7:03PM0.71m
7:00AM0.47m
7:34PM0.55m
7:40AM0.45m
8:04PM0.40m
8:17AM0.45m
8:34PM0.26m
8:53AM0.47m
9:06PM0.15m
9:29AM0.52m
9:40PM0.08m
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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.

Winki Pop is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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