
Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 8,500 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 15s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what this stretch of coast has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
We've got one spot on the radar for this period: Winki Pop. It's a reef and point setup that loves a good SW swell, and it’s looking fairly consistent, so there’s plenty to talk about. The water’s sitting at 58°F at the start, which is about average for this time of year – nothing too wild there.
The week kicks off on Tuesday, July 7th, with a nice, clean 4 ft SW groundswell rolling in. The period is a juicy 17 seconds, with glassy conditions in the morning. The overall energy is moderate at 677, but that long period means super clean lines, especially for a point break like this. It’s an advanced wave, so not for the faint-hearted, but the morning session on Tuesday is the standout for this early part of the week. The wind stays light through Wednesday morning, with a 4 ft, 18-second groundswell – seriously long-period stuff – and clean conditions. The energy is starting to build (1240). Wednesday afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross-on breeze.
Thursday morning, July 9th, glassy again and 3 ft of SW swell – it’s still fun, but the energy is backing off a touch. Friday morning keeps it clean with a 4 ft, 15-second swell, and the wind is offshore. All good early sessions.
Now, we hit a bit of a wall over the weekend. Saturday the 11th gets blown out by a 19 mph N wind, making a mess of the smaller 2 ft swell. Sunday the 12th has bigger swell (4 ft building to 6 ft), but those winds are pumping at 22 mph – offshore for the morning but still messy. This is more of a kite-surfing scene than a paddle session. There’s a gap of poor to marginal conditions through the weekend and into the start of the next week.
The real deal arrives on Monday, July 13th. We’ve got an 8 ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is an impressive 3372 – that’s strong wave energy. The wind is a fresh offshore from the NW, keeping things clean. This is big, powerful, expert-only territory. The sets will be pushing hard, and that long period will mean long waits between bombs, but the shape should be excellent on the point. Tuesday the 14th stays large, with 7 ft and 7 ft again in the afternoon, still with a clean cross-off breeze.
Later in the week, the swell drops but the wind swings onshore a bit, making things less appealing.
The next big highlight is shaping up for Monday, July 21st. That’s more than a week away, so don’t book your plans around it yet, but the data looks promising. A solid 7 ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period is forecast. The wind is a gentle offshore from the NW, and the combined energy is through the roof at 4282 – that’s very strong. Conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. That Tuesday morning session is the one to circle on the calendar if you’ve got the skills.
So, to sum it up: the absolute best on offer is the Tuesday morning (July 7th) for a clean, classic long-period SW groundswell, and the big Monday (July 21st) session for the powerful, expert-only stuff later in the forecast. The weekend in between is a write-off.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
671 | 587 | 462 | 989 | 1351 | 823 | 471 | 355 | 669 | 485 | 313 | 203 | 203 | 158 | 396 | 586 | 1238 | 2032 | 3326 | 3668 | 3863 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:19PM1.83m | 4:47AM1.61m | 4:47PM1.79m | 5:34AM1.65m | 5:18PM1.75m | 6:28AM1.69m | 5:54PM1.70m | 7:30AM1.71m | 6:39PM1.65m | 8:40AM1.74m | 7:35PM1.61m | 9:55AM1.78m | 8:45PM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:43PM0.46m | 10:38AM0.59m | 11:15PM0.38m | 11:21AM0.70m | 11:54PM0.30m | 12:10PM0.81m | 00:39AM0.22m | 1:09PM0.92m | 1:34AM0.17m | 2:18PM1.01m | 2:38AM0.14m | 3:38PM1.04m | 3:48AM0.11m | ||||||||
7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
671 | 587 | 462 | 989 | 1351 | 823 | 471 | 355 | 669 | 485 | 313 | 203 | 203 | 158 | 396 | 456 | 1238 | 2032 | 3326 | 3668 | 3863 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | S 16 | SSW 23 | SW 14 | S 18 | — | SE 12 | SW 20 | S 17 | SE 15 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NNE 4 | — | SW 14 | — | — | S 16 | SW 20 | — |
3 | 21 | 51 | 251 | 96 | — | 5 | 97 | 52 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | 586 | — | — | 46 | 400 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | N 4 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
— | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 19 | — | 11 | 19 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 30 | 19 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 329 | 34 | 329 | 572 | 800 | 4 | 535 | 535 | 6 |
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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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