Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, your local surf reporter, looking at what’s cooking for Winki Pop. Let’s get into it.

The next week and a half has a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real pulse of swell coming through for the experienced crew. The water’s sitting at 56°F right now, which is about average for this time of year.

We kick off Saturday the 8th with a bit of swell, but it’s not really on. The morning has a 4ft swell from the SW with a 16 second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 15 mph. The energy is moderate (567), but it’s not coming together for a good session. The afternoon looks worse with the wind picking up to 25 mph. Sunday the 9th is a write-off: small, lumpy, and poor conditions.

Now, Monday the 10th is where it gets interesting. The morning session is the standout of the first week. We’re looking at 4ft of SW swell, with a very long 19 second period. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, and the wave energy is strong (1026). This is a proper groundswell, and with that offshore wind, Winki Pop will be lining up with some real power. The long period means it’ll be a bit more walled up, but for a reef and point break, that’s a dream. The afternoon goes to shit with a cross-shore wind, so get it in the morning.

Tuesday the 11th morning is still worth a paddle with a 3ft SW swell and offshore wind, but it’s a step down. Wednesday the 12th morning has a bigger 5ft swell, but it’s a bit of a chunky 16 second period, and the wind is fresh offshore at 19 mph. The energy is very strong (1225), but the conditions are marginal. The afternoon gets messy.

Here’s the big one. Thursday the 13th morning is for experts only. We’re talking 8ft of SW swell, 16 second period, with very strong wave energy (3279). The wind is offshore from the WNW at 16 mph. This is a serious, powerful swell. It’s a big, heavy day for the crew who know what they’re doing. The afternoon is similar at 8ft. Friday the 14th holds that size, with the afternoon seeing 8ft of SSW swell and a 17 second period, and the energy absolutely cranks at 4725. The wind is light, so it’s clean, but this is not for the faint of heart.

Saturday the 15th morning is still pumping for the experienced surfer: 7ft of SSW swell, 16 second period, with very strong energy (2199). The wind is almost glassy from the west at 3 mph. This is excellent, but it’s big and consistent. The afternoon drops a bit but still has a 6ft set.

After that, the swell starts to fade. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are smaller and more onshore, with messy conditions. There’s a small window on Tuesday the 19th morning with a 3ft SW swell and clean cross-off wind, but it’s a poor man’s version of what we had.

The best of the best is the Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th for the big-wave chargers. Monday the 10th morning is the pick for the rest of us who want a clean, powerful session without the absolute monster size. Winki Pop is an advanced spot, and it’s often crowded, so expect company.

Rusty signing off.

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