
Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,421 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Jul 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
We’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Winki Pop (VIC), but you’ll need to be patient for the real gems. The early part of the week is a bit of a warm-up, but the standout window is a few days out.
Friday the 17th kicks off with a punchy 5ft SW groundswell, with a very long period of 16 seconds and a strong combined energy of 1368. The morning has a light NNW cross-off breeze, which will keep things clean for the experienced crew. This is a powerful, lined-up swell – perfect for a reef and point like this, but it’s got some grunt, so it’s for the advanced crew only. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, no surprises there.
The swell drops right back over the weekend. Saturday the 18th sees the swell fade to 3ft, and by Sunday the 19th it’s a tiny 2ft. The wind is good – offshore and glassy at times – but the waves are just too small to get excited about. It’s flat by Winki standards.
Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st stay small, with the swell bouncing between 2ft and 3ft. The wind stays offshore, so it’s clean, but you’re really just scratching around for a knee-high ripple.
Wednesday the 22nd offers a glimmer of hope. The morning is a bit weak at 2ft, but the afternoon sees a jump to 3ft SW at 14 seconds, with a cross-off breeze. It’s rideable, but nothing special.
Now, Thursday the 23rd is where things start to get interesting. The morning brings a 5ft SSW swell, still a good 14-second period, and clean cross-off winds. The energy is ramping up to 947, and this is a very good, solid session for the experienced surfer.
Friday the 24th is the big dog. The morning is a chunky 7ft SW swell, and the afternoon is a full-on 12ft SW swell with a massive 6351 on the energy scale. That’s a serious amount of water moving. The wind is cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but at that size, this is strictly for experts only. Too big for anyone else. It’s a beast of a day.
Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are a bit more manageable, with the swell dropping back to 5ft and 4ft. The wind stays offshore or cross-off, so the quality is still there for a good session.
The next real standout is Monday the 27th. A solid 5ft SW swell with a 14-second period and moderate offshore winds. The energy is 771, and the conditions are very good. This is a top-notch session.
Tuesday the 28th is the absolute best of the forecast. You’re looking at an 8ft SSW groundswell, with a very long 15-second period, and a combined energy of 4073. The wind is a fresh offshore from the NNW, so it’ll be clean and powerful. This is a big, serious swell, again for experts only. If you’ve got the skill, this is the day to be out at Winki. The morning is the pick, with the afternoon getting a bit windier.
After that, the swell backs off for the rest of the week into the first days of August. Wednesday the 29th and Thursday the 30th are smaller and the wind gets stronger, making it harder work. Friday the 31st has a promising 3ft, very long-period 18-second SW groundswell, with moderate offshore winds, so that could be a sneaky good one for the patient surfer.
Saturday the 1st of August is a write-off with strong onshore cross-winds and a messy, lumpy sea. Not worth the drive.
Best on offer: The standout is undeniably Tuesday the 28th for the big, powerful, clean groundswell – but it’s for the experts. The next best is Monday the 27th for a more accessible but still excellent session, and Thursday the 23rd is a solid, very good day as well.
Crowds are likely to be there at Winki Pop, especially on the good days, so be ready for that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1271 | 1115 | 606 | 382 | 250 | 136 | 97 | 93 | 109 | 161 | 107 | 132 | 293 | 295 | 121 | 141 | 387 | 636 | 947 | 852 | 893 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:51PM2.03m | 1:42AM1.76m | 2:34PM2.05m | 2:41AM1.81m | 3:14PM2.04m | 3:35AM1.82m | 3:51PM1.99m | 4:25AM1.80m | 4:26PM1.92m | 5:13AM1.75m | 4:59PM1.82m | 6:00AM1.69m | 5:30PM1.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:59PM0.56m | 8:01AM0.13m | 8:47PM0.42m | 8:50AM0.22m | 9:31PM0.30m | 9:36AM0.34m | 10:13PM0.24m | 10:20AM0.48m | 10:53PM0.23m | 11:01AM0.63m | 11:32PM0.26m | 11:41AM0.76m | 00:10AM0.32m | ||||||||
7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 12 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
1271 | 1115 | 606 | 382 | 250 | 136 | 97 | 93 | 64 | 161 | 107 | 132 | 293 | 295 | 121 | 141 | — | 636 | 947 | 852 | 893 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 15 | — | — | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 10 | W 12 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 12 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | S 16 |
97 | 87 | 4 | — | — | 79 | 42 | 39 | 109 | 19 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 69 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 45 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 12 | S 16 | SSW 10 | S 14 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 37 | 24 | 5 | 19 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | — | N 3 | — | NW 2 | WNW 3 | SW 14 | — | — | — | NW 2 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 5 | 387 | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 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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