Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,611 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 4AM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the coming weeks for Winki Pop. This is a reef and point setup that loves a good SW groundswell, and we’ve got a run of solid energy heading our way, but you’ll need to pick your moments.
The first few days are a bit of a tease. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th have some swell, around 3.6 ft to 7.2 ft, but the wind is all wrong – cross and cross-on, making things choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is moderate at first, then jumps to strong (2316) on Wednesday, but the wind is ruining it. Not worth the paddle.
Thursday the 27th is a sigh of relief. The swell drops right back to a tiny 2 ft to 2.6 ft, but the wind goes offshore and it cleans right up. The energy is weak (204-212), so it’s a longboard or grovel board kind of day. Clean, but tiny.
Friday the 28th stays small, 2.6 ft to 3.6 ft, but the wind is cross-off or cross, and the groundswell period hits 18 seconds. That’s a proper long-period pulse, but it’s low energy (682-729). The long period will make it wall up a bit, but still small. Clean and surfable, but not a standout.
The real gem this week is Saturday the 29th morning. We get a 3.3 ft SW groundswell, 14 seconds, and the wind goes completely glassy. Zero wind. The combined energy is moderate (416), and the water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s described as having “expect good surf conditions,” which is the best call of the week so far. The break is fairly exposed, and the swell direction (SW) matches the optimum exactly. This is the session to aim for – clean, glassy, and fun. The only thing to watch is that crowds are listed as “often,” so expect company.
Sunday the 30th morning is also glassy, with a 3.0 ft, 13-second swell, but the energy is a bit higher (490). It’s a good back-up option, but Saturday morning is the pick.
Then we get into the real meat. Monday the 31st of August is a standout. The morning shows a 6.6 ft SSW groundswell, 16 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the NNW. The combined energy is strong (2266). That’s proper groundswell. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – and at 6.6 ft, this is getting into the big boy territory. The afternoon holds 5.6 ft with a 17-second period and light offshore as well. This is a reef setup, so that long period will wrap in nicely. If you’re advanced, this is a must-surf. Beginners, stay well clear.
Tuesday the 1st of September holds a clean 3.3 ft, 15-second swell with moderate offshore winds (12 mph), but the energy is only moderate (429). It’s clean, but a big drop from the day before.
Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are a write-off. Onshore winds and poor to marginal conditions. The swell drops, the wind howls onshore. The energy is moderate but the quality is gone.
Now, look ahead. Friday the 4th of September is very promising. A 4.6 ft to 4.3 ft SW groundswell, 15 seconds, with light cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (795-727), and the conditions are “very good.” This is a solid, clean, fun day for a wide range of surfers.
Saturday the 5th of September gets interesting but windy. The morning has a 7.5 ft SW swell, 15 seconds, but the wind is strong (25 mph) from the north, creating clean but very windy conditions. The energy is strong (2377). The afternoon, however, cleans up with a 6.9 ft, 16-second swell and offshore wind. The call is “excellent surf for experienced surfers.” If you’re advanced and can handle the size, that afternoon session is a serious option.
The absolute peak of the forecast is Monday the 7th of September. Both morning and afternoon show a massive 9.8 ft SW groundswell, 17 seconds, with light offshore winds. The combined energy is extremely strong (5364 and 4328). The forecast calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a big, powerful, long-period groundswell. At this size, it’s experts only. The reef setup will handle the long period well, so expect well-shaped, powerful waves. If you’re not an expert, do not even think about it. This is the big one.
Tuesday the 8th of September still has a big 7.2 ft to 6.2 ft swell, 18-19 seconds, with cross-off winds, but it’s a step down from Monday. Still a heavy day for the brave.
The forecast ends on Wednesday the 9th of
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 |
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376 | 509 | 376 | 255 | 1891 | 1430 | 135 | 135 | 90 | 184 | 442 | 725 | 644 | 412 | 346 | 208 | 245 | 936 | 2605 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:06AM1.44m | 7:25PM1.34m | 10:33AM1.47m | 9:05PM1.28m | 11:36AM1.55m | 10:46PM1.32m | 12:19PM1.63m | 11:57PM1.42m | 12:53PM1.70m | 00:50AM1.55m | 1:23PM1.76m | 1:34AM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38AM0.55m | 2:36PM1.14m | 2:51AM0.60m | 4:31PM1.11m | 4:11AM0.61m | 5:46PM1.00m | 5:20AM0.57m | 6:30PM0.86m | 6:15AM0.52m | 7:03PM0.71m | 7:00AM0.47m | 7:34PM0.55m | |||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | 13 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 |
376 | 509 | 376 | 166 | 245 | 1430 | 135 | 135 | 90 | 142 | 235 | 725 | 644 | 412 | 346 | 208 | 245 | 936 | 2605 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SE 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 23 | SSW 21 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SW 13 |
12 | 10 | 14 | 255 | 167 | — | 134 | 54 | 51 | 184 | 442 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 45 | 147 | 61 | 796 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | — | SW 16 | ESE 4 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 9 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | S 16 | — |
15 | — | 129 | 2 | 13 | — | 41 | 15 | 71 | 34 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 98 | 130 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | SW 5 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | — | 28 | 1891 | 458 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 178 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 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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