Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 5,771 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Winki Pop in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s shaping up for Winki Pop. This is a classic reef and point setup, and it’s a spot that needs a solid SW groundswell and clean offshore winds to really fire. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start this week. Thursday the 20th starts off tiny, with only 1ft of SW swell pushing in, period a short 18 seconds, so it’s weak with combined energy at 128. It’s clean with a gentle offshore breeze, but honestly, it’s barely surfable. That afternoon bumps up to 2ft, still weak. Friday the 21st is a bit better – morning has 3ft SW swell, 15-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 396, but it’s cross-off wind. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a 2ft SW swell, 18-second period, offshore breeze, and the energy is 374. It’s clean and fun for a small wave, but nothing to get too excited about.
Now, Saturday the 22nd is where it gets real. The morning brings a massive 12ft SW swell, with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 7167 – that’s serious power. The wind is cross-off, so it’s not perfect, but for an advanced crew, this is going to be a beast. The afternoon holds at 12ft with a 14-second period, energy at 6526, still cross-off. This is big, heavy, and only for experts. On Sunday the 23rd, it drops to 5ft SW, 14-second period in the morning, but the wind goes offshore, light, and clean. The energy is 1181, and it’s very good. The afternoon is even better – 5ft, 16-second period, offshore light breeze, energy at 1563, and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. That Sunday afternoon is the true standout for the first week. Clean, solid, and that long period means the waves will have real shape and power.
Monday the 24th is still good, with 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, offshore wind, but the energy drops to 476. It’s fun but not the best. Tuesday the 25th goes sideways – morning has 5ft but cross-shore wind, and the afternoon is onshore and choppy with 3ft. Wednesday the 26th is interesting: morning goes glassy with 3ft SW swell, 14-second period, energy at 418. That’s clean and glassy, a real treat for a small wave session. The afternoon turns onshore, so the morning is the pick.
The second week gets a bit mixed. Thursday the 27th has 3ft SW, 12-second period, cross-off, clean but small. Friday the 28th has 4ft SW, 18-second period in the morning, energy at 871, but cross-shore wind. The wave quality is okay but not great. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are mostly poor, with small, weak swell and wind issues. But then look at Friday the 4th of September – that’s over a week away, so take it with a grain of salt, but it’s promising. The morning has 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, offshore wind, and combined energy at 1552. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, with solid, clean, powerful waves. The afternoon holds at 5ft, 15-second period, energy at 1185, still offshore. That Friday morning is the other standout, but it’s a long-range call, so don’t lock it in just yet.
Overall, the best on offer is Sunday the 23rd afternoon – clean, offshore, 5ft SW groundswell with a long period. For the big wave crew, Saturday the 22nd is a monster, but the wind is a bit cross. For the second week, keep an eye on Friday the 4th of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
163 | 163 | 273 | 194 | 667 | 5771 | 5452 | 1554 | 865 | 1101 | 780 | 606 | 456 | 501 | 509 | 907 | 1187 | 731 | 405 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:21PM1.80m | 5:20AM1.75m | 4:50PM1.71m | 6:00AM1.66m | 5:19PM1.62m | 6:47AM1.56m | 5:50PM1.52m | 7:46AM1.48m | 6:27PM1.43m | 9:06AM1.44m | 7:25PM1.34m | 10:33AM1.47m | 9:05PM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:50PM0.22m | 11:06AM0.74m | 11:24PM0.30m | 11:40AM0.86m | 00:01AM0.39m | 12:19PM0.97m | 00:44AM0.47m | 1:11PM1.07m | 1:38AM0.55m | 2:36PM1.14m | 2:51AM0.60m | 4:31PM1.11m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 11 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 9 |
163 | 163 | 273 | 167 | 667 | 1494 | 1446 | 1554 | 865 | 1101 | 780 | 606 | 456 | 501 | 509 | 130 | 1187 | 731 | 405 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | SW 18 | SW 8 | SW 24 | SSW 22 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 14 | W 21 | SW 20 | NNE 3 | SW 17 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | SW 13 |
4 | 6 | 11 | 194 | 45 | 22 | 45 | 134 | 316 | 517 | 34 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 145 | 17 | — | — | — | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 6 | SW 20 | SW 6 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 |
1 | 1 | 60 | 14 | — | — | — | 38 | — | 47 | — | — | 4 | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 2 | — | WNW 2 | WNW 2 | NW 2 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | NNW 2 | W 3 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5771 | 5452 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 907 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 200 | 6 | 0 | 33 |
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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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