Winki Pop surf break

Winki Pop surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 AEST
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Winki Pop surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 21st May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon night).

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wed
27
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
0
1
3
2
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
14
1.4
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
280
568
672
347
238
407
816
466
308
196
116
104
60
37
68
223
584
463
318
257
253
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
W
10
SE
0
NW
10
NE
10
E
10
NNE
10
NNE
20
NE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NE
0
ENE
10
SE
20
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
30
ESE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
1:55AM1.80m
3:08PM2.16m
2:48AM1.81m
3:53PM2.09m
3:42AM1.77m
4:37PM1.99m
4:39AM1.69m
5:21PM1.88m
5:40AM1.61m
6:06PM1.76m
6:48AM1.54m
6:52PM1.65m
8:02AM1.51m
Low Tide
8:22AM-0.11m
9:12PM0.58m
9:11AM-0.01m
10:00PM0.55m
10:01AM0.14m
10:49PM0.53m
10:51AM0.33m
11:41PM0.53m
11:43AM0.53m
00:35AM0.52m
12:41PM0.72m
1:31AM0.52m
1:48PM0.86m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:14
5:14
5:13
5:13
1
13
1
Temp °C
13
13
13
12
12
12
13
17
16
14
16
16
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
14
13
11
12
11
12
10
10
11
13
12
11
14
15
13
13
11
9
8
9
9
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
14
1.4
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
Energy kJ
280
568
672
347
238
407
816
466
308
196
116
104
60
37
42
69
584
463
318
257
253
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
4
0.3
E
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
12
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.3
S
16
0.3
S
14
0.2
ESE
11
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
201
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
1
15
10
11
13
25
68
223
44
36
12
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
11
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
20
0.1
E
9
0.1
SE
9
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SW
9
0.2
S
17
Energy kJ
4
11
12
4
30
2
3
21
33
28
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
4
0.3
NE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
SSE
3
1.8
ESE
6
2.1
ESE
8
1.5
SE
7
1.4
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
Energy kJ
3
2
4
33
4
249
491
229
153
75
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
1
3
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
66
0
1
30
0
0
19
0
0
1
0
33
280
280
280
280
280
286
519
Best forecast wave conditions in Torquay
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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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