Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Winki Pop (reef and point). This is a solid, exposed setup that knows how to handle a good south-west groundswell, and it’s a proper advanced wave when it gets going.

We’re starting off the run with a bit of a slow burner. The first few days are small but clean. Monday morning the 24th sees a 4ft SSW swell with a period of 14 seconds and a moderate combined energy of 554. The north wind is cross-off, keeping things tidy. The water is sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year. Monday afternoon drops a touch to 3ft, still clean. Tuesday the 25th gets a little bump in energy to 808 (moderate) with a 4ft SW swell at 13 seconds, but the wind goes cross and there’s some light rain, so it’s a bit messy. Wednesday and Thursday are mostly ordinary with cross and onshore winds, small surf, and not much to get excited about. Thursday afternoon the 27th does go glassy, but the swell is only 2ft.

Now, Friday the 28th is where it starts to wake up. Friday morning has a 3ft SW swell but with a very long period of 18 seconds and a clean offshore WNW wind. The energy is 623 (moderate). That long period will make the waves at this point break with real shape and power, but it’ll be lining up nicely. Friday afternoon is a standout: 4ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 698. This is beautiful, clean, and well-shaped. The following Saturday morning the 29th and Sunday morning the 30th both offer glassy 3-3ft SW swells, just smaller but still really clean.

But the real highlight is Monday the 31st of August. The morning kicks off with a 6ft SW swell, 19 seconds, and glassy cross-off north wind. The combined energy is a massive 3007 (strong), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a serious groundswell with very long period, perfect for this reef and point, delivering powerful, lined-up waves. The afternoon stays glassy with the same size. This is the best on offer.

Tuesday the 1st of September brings a moderate offshore wind with 5ft SW swell, but the wind is a bit stronger. The next big one to circle on your calendar is Friday the 4th of September. That morning shows a 10ft WSW swell, period of 12 seconds, with a moderate offshore NW wind. The energy is 3382 (strong). This is a big swell, well over 8ft, so it’s experts-only territory. The break will be heavy and powerful. Then Sunday the 6th of September morning has another 10ft WSW swell with a 13-second period, very strong energy of 3865, and a moderate offshore wind. Again, big and powerful.

There is a gap of a few days in the middle where the surf is smaller or the wind is messy, but the standouts are clear: Monday the 31st of August for the best all-round quality with clean, long-period, strong swell, and Friday the 4th and Sunday the 6th of September for the big, powerful, expert-level days. The later two are further out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but the setup looks promising. Crowds are likely here, especially when it’s firing, so get in early.

Rusty.

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