Winki Pop Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.37° S 144.29° E

Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.7° 

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 30 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: Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 5,411 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM. 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 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 30th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 31st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a solid run of swell pointing at Winki Pop, and it’s looking like a proper little run of quality that’s going to string together nicely.

The overall pattern is a consistent pulse of long-period SW groundswell, with a few standout windows where the wind plays ball perfectly. The water temp is sitting at 57°F, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing too wild there.

Kicking off on Sunday morning, the 30th of August, we score clean 5 ft of SSW swell with a 13-second period and a light 3 mph W cross-off breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 795, and the conditions are described as very good. It’s a nice, clean start to the run.

The real standout for the first week is Monday afternoon, the 31st of August. The wind drops to a glassy 3 mph ESE, the swell is a clean 5 ft from the SW, and the period bumps up to 15 seconds. The energy jumps to 1161, and everything is described as glassy and very good. That’s the session you’d circle in the calendar. Winki Pop is a reef and point setup, so that long-period groundswell is going to line up beautifully.

Moving into the middle of the week, Wednesday afternoon, the 2nd of September, is a big one for the experienced crew. The swell pushes up to 6 ft from the SW, still with a 15-second period, but the energy rockets to 1351 under a 16 mph WNW offshore wind. That’s clean and described as excellent for experienced surfers. That’s the kind of power that will have the lip throwing.

Thursday afternoon, the 3rd of September, gets serious. We see a 13 ft SW swell, but it’s on a shorter 13-second period and the wind is a strong 16 mph cross-off. The energy reading is a massive 6992, which is a lot of power. For a reef and point, this is a big, powerful wave that’s for experts only. The wind is cross-off, so it’s on, but it’s a big step up.

Friday the 4th of September is another excellent window. The morning shows 7 ft of SW swell at 16 seconds, with a gentle 9 mph NW offshore wind and energy at 2338. The afternoon holds 6 ft with the same 16-second period and a clean cross-off. Both are described as excellent for experienced surfers.

After that, the swell drops back through the weekend. Saturday the 5th has 5 ft with a 15-16 second period and offshore winds, but the energy drops to around 900-970. It’s still very good, just not as powerful.

Into the second week, the swell stays smaller, mostly in the 3 ft to 5 ft range, with clean conditions and good periods. There’s a notable spike on Tuesday the 8th of September, with 5 ft SSW swell at 12 seconds and energy at 1058, but the wind is a light cross-off. It’s a good session, but nothing like the first week’s peak. The 11th of September Friday morning is also promising with a 4 ft SW swell carrying a very long 20-second period. That’s a lot of pulse for a small height, and the energy is 1142 under a light 6 mph NNE cross-off. For a point break like Winki, that long period will wrap in nicely.

Overall, the best on offer is clear: Monday afternoon the 31st of August for the glassy perfection, and Wednesday afternoon the 2nd of September for the punchy, offshore power. The big 13 ft day on Thursday the 3rd is a serious one for the brave. Don’t sleep on the 11th of September Friday morning either, that long period is a treat.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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High Tide
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
4:11AM1.96m
3:49PM1.84m
4:54AM1.92m
4:24PM1.81m
Low Tide
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
10:05AM0.60m
10:18PM0.05m
10:44AM0.69m
11:00PM0.07m
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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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