Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 6,117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Winki Pop in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s got my eyes on Winki Pop over the next couple of weeks.
It’s been a bit of a slow start, but don’t let that fool you. We’ve got a real run of quality groundswell coming through from the SW, and when that lines up with the right wind, this reef and point setup just lights up. The water’s sitting at about 56°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first few days are a bit of a write-off to be honest. Sunday 16th through Tuesday 18th have some swell in the water, around 4ft to 4ft, and a nice long 14-16 second period, but the wind is either cross-on or just messy. It’s not worth paddling out for. You’ll be fighting a chop that’s just not fun.
Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th are still small, dropping to 2ft, but we start seeing a shift. Thursday morning has a gentle offshore breeze from the NW, and the wave energy is weak (191). It’s clean. It’s a glimmer of hope.
Now, Friday 21st morning is where it starts to get interesting. The wind goes offshore from the NW, just a gentle breeze, with 2ft of SW swell but the period stretches out to 15 seconds. The energy jumps up to 350, and it’s clean. By Friday afternoon, it’s getting better: 2ft, 18-second period, moderate offshore wind, and the energy barrelling up to 668. That’s a proper session, clean lines, and the sets will have some push.
The standout, though, is Saturday 22nd. Brace yourself. Morning sees a massive 12ft of SW swell rolling in, with a 15-second period. The combined energy is a beastly 7455. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean. This is big, powerful groundswell, and it’s going to be a long-period swell. At a point and reef like Winki, that’s going to produce some seriously heavy, grinding waves. The afternoon drops to 6ft, but still a solid 1705 energy. This is a day for experienced surfers only. If you’re a beginner, stay on the beach because this is big.
Sunday 23rd keeps the quality going. Morning sees 5ft of SW swell, 15-second period, and a moderate offshore from the NW. The energy is strong at 1206. The afternoon gets a bit windier, but still offshore, so it’s clean.
But the real monster is Monday 24th. We’re looking at 13ft of SW swell, 14-second period. The energy is off the charts at 6997 in the morning, and it’s a moderate offshore. This is not for the faint of heart. This is big, powerful, expert-only territory. The afternoon is similar size but with a bit more cross-off wind, still huge energy at 7916. If you have the skill and the nerve, this is the session of the forecast.
Things settle down after that. The 25th is blown out with onshore winds. The 26th is small and choppy. The next real standout comes on Thursday 27th. Morning sees 5ft of SW swell with a very long 18-second period and a light offshore breeze from the NNE. The energy is a punchy 2694. That’s a clean, rippable day with some serious push in the water.
The rest of the month into the 31st offers a mix of clean, smaller days with offshore winds, but nothing else jumps out as a major peak. It’s fun, surfable, but not the fireworks of that 22nd-24th window.
If you’re picking your window, Saturday 22nd and Monday 24th are the big, heavy standouts for experts. Friday 21st afternoon and Thursday 27th morning are your best bets for a cleaner, more manageable session with quality waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
621 | 545 | 384 | 574 | 661 | 485 | 238 | 310 | 196 | 137 | 84 | 54 | 190 | 159 | 160 | 149 | 304 | 4844 | 5805 | 1407 | 1552 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:09PM1.97m | 2:32AM1.88m | 2:45PM1.97m | 3:19AM1.91m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:24PM0.29m | 8:36AM0.34m | 9:03PM0.19m | 9:18AM0.42m | 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 | ||||||||
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
— | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NNE 4 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
621 | 545 | 384 | 574 | 661 | 485 | 238 | 310 | 196 | 137 | 84 | 7 | 190 | 159 | 160 | 149 | 304 | 1137 | 1650 | 1407 | 1552 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | SE 5 | ESE 4 | S 17 | ESE 6 | SW 14 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | SW 14 | NE 7 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 16 | — | SW 18 | SSW 15 |
36 | — | 6 | 8 | 5 | 55 | 149 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 68 | 245 | 834 | — | 260 | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 5 | S 16 | E 7 | — | SW 18 | S 6 | E 8 | SW 22 | SW 19 | SW 11 | — | — | S 15 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | 54 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 133 | 119 | — | — | 38 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 4 | — | ESE 5 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | — | W 3 |
— | — | 15 | — | 9 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 20 | 19 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4844 | 5805 | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 75 | 0 | 10 | 33 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 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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