Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

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