
Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 12,625 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 (Sep 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s coming our way for Winki Pop.
We’ve got a solid run of Southern Ocean groundswells lining up, starting this Friday morning. The first few days are the real highlight, with that classic SW groundswell and clean conditions. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, no surprises there.
Friday the 4th is where it’s at. We’re waking up to a clear sky, a light offshore breeze from the northwest, and a solid 7ft SW groundswell with a very long 16-second period. The combined energy is strong (2357), and it’s going to be pumping. This is an advanced spot, and it’s going to be firing – steep, powerful lines off the point. The wind stays offshore in the afternoon, though it gets a bit cloudy, but still, that’s the pick of the weekend.
Saturday the 5th sees the swell ease a touch to 5ft, but a fresh 22 mph NW wind will be blowing offshore. It’s going to be clean but pretty wild out there with that much wind. The afternoon turns a bit cross-off, so it’s still rideable but not as perfect.
Sunday the 6th brings a new pulse of energy. The morning shows a chunky 10ft SW swell with 14-second period and moderate energy (4226). The wind is a light cross-off, so it’ll be big and clean, but this is expert-only territory. Afternoon drops to 8ft, still solid.
Monday the 7th is a write-off. The swell collapses to a tiny 2ft with a messy cross-shore wind. Not worth paddling out.
Tuesday the 8th offers a glimmer. The morning is tiny (3ft) but glassy with a very long 18-second period. It’ll be super clean, but you’ll need a log. The afternoon sees a bump in size to 5ft with a 17-second period, but a light cross-on breeze messes with it a little.
Wednesday the 9th is a monster. We’re looking at a massive 12ft to 13ft SW swell with periods up to 19 seconds and enormous energy readings (11,147 to 21,130). This is way too big for this break – it’s going to be a washing machine. Only the most experienced chargers, if anyone, should even look at it. Wind is cross-shore and strong, making it lumpy.
Thursday the 10th is still massive, 10ft to 8ft, but with a cross-onshore wind making it choppy. Pass.
Things settle down through the second week. Friday the 11th to Sunday the 13th sees the swell drop back to 5ft to 6ft range, with light winds and clean conditions on the Sunday. It’s a decent window for a less demanding session.
Monday the 14th is small and weak, and Tuesday the 15th is tiny – barely 1.0ft. A real lull.
Wednesday the 16th morning looks promising again. A glassy 3ft SW groundswell with a 15-second period, perfect for a mellow session on the point.
The forecast gets a bit wild again towards Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th, with another big 10ft SSW pulse coming in. Thursday morning could be excellent with light cross-off winds and clean conditions, but the wind swings onshore later and ruins it. Friday the 18th is fully onshore, so that’s a miss.
Saturday the 19th wraps it up nicely with a clean 5ft SW swell and a light offshore breeze. A good, manageable way to end the run.
Overall, the absolute standout is Friday morning, September 4th. It’s got the size, the direction, and that perfect offshore wind. Sunday the 6th is a close second for the big-wave crew, but only if you’re an expert. After that, it’s a waiting game for the cleaner, smaller windows in the second week. Crowds are often a factor here, so get in early.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2314 | 2299 | 1806 | 1118 | 1019 | 2401 | 3469 | 2565 | 1430 | 153 | 202 | 433 | 522 | 1207 | 1224 | 6182 | 12625 | 7731 | 5885 | 3844 | 2228 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:49PM1.84m | 4:54AM1.92m | 4:24PM1.81m | 5:42AM1.84m | 5:04PM1.75m | 6:38AM1.73m | 5:53PM1.66m | 7:47AM1.64m | 6:58PM1.56m | 9:09AM1.59m | 8:32PM1.49m | 10:28AM1.62m | 10:16PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:05AM0.60m | 10:18PM0.05m | 10:44AM0.69m | 11:00PM0.07m | 11:26AM0.80m | 11:48PM0.15m | 12:18PM0.90m | 00:47AM0.26m | 1:27PM0.98m | 2:00AM0.37m | 3:00PM0.97m | 3:26AM0.45m | 4:31PM0.86m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
2314 | 2299 | 1806 | 1118 | 1019 | 1404 | 445 | 822 | 368 | 153 | 68 | 433 | 346 | 1207 | 1224 | 3744 | 8505 | 7731 | 5885 | 3844 | 2228 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 26 | SSW 21 | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | S 15 |
43 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 289 | 12 | 37 | 18 | 154 | 306 | 522 | 929 | 26 | 1221 | — | — | 546 | 438 | 208 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | S 13 | — | SW 15 | SW 13 | — | SW 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | 3 | — | 75 | 142 | — | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | — | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | W 4 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | SW 19 | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | 12 | 7 | 20 | 2401 | 3469 | 2565 | 1430 | 78 | 202 | — | — | — | — | 6182 | 12625 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 403 | 524 | 294 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 373 | 230 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 519 | 949 | 527 | 200 | 75 | 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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