
Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 9,402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s break down what’s happening at Winki Pop. This is a proper reef and point break that loves a good SW swell, and it’s one for the advanced crew. We’ve got a slow start, but the second half of the week and into next week has some real moments.
The forecast starts with a small pulse on Tuesday 28 July morning – only 3ft of SSW swell with a very long 16-second period, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore from the NNW, so it’s clean. The combined energy is moderate (560). It’s just a warm-up. Tuesday afternoon picks up a little: 5ft from the SW, 15-second period, still offshore but a bit stronger at 35 km/h, and energy jumps to 837. Still just okay.
Wednesday 29 July is where things get interesting. Morning sees 10ft of SW swell with a 16-second period and a cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. That’s a solid groundswell and the energy is strong at 4282. By afternoon, it’s even bigger – 12ft, 15-second period, same cross-off wind, and the energy rockets up to 9230. This is big, powerful surf – definitely for experts only, as it’s well over 8ft. The break is a reef and point, so it should handle that long-period energy well, but you’ll want to be on your game.
Thursday 30 July drops back: 6ft in the morning, 8ft in the afternoon, both from the SSW/SW, period around 13 seconds, and still clean with cross-off breezes. Energy is moderate (1116 and 2431). Still good, but not the standout.
Friday 31 July morning has 4ft of SW swell, 12-second period, light cross-off wind, and by afternoon it goes glassy with a 3ft SSW swell, 12-second period, and a slight air from the south. That afternoon will be clean and fun, but small.
Now, the first real standout comes on Saturday 1 August afternoon. The morning is tiny (3ft, 17-second period, clean), but the afternoon delivers 5ft of SW swell with a very long 18-second period, and a gentle offshore from the NNW. The combined energy is 2145 – strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, with that long-period groundswell wrapping nicely into the point. The water temp is about 14°C, which is normal for this time of year. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
Sunday 2 August and Monday 3 August are a write-off – Sunday has small, messy waves, and Monday goes poor with cross-onshore and onshore winds. Tuesday 4 August is also poor with small, choppy conditions.
But then we get another promising window. Wednesday 5 August afternoon: 4ft of SW swell, 17-second period, glassy with a light NNE breeze. Combined energy is 724. That’s a very clean, long-period swell that will be a treat for the advanced crew. Crowds are often, but it’s worth it.
Thursday 6 August afternoon is glassy again but small (2ft, 15-second period, energy 223). Friday 7 August is tiny and poor.
Then Saturday 8 August afternoon sees 4ft of SW swell, 18-second period, and a moderate offshore from the NW. Energy is 981, and conditions are clean. Not a huge standout, but a solid, clean session.
The final big moment comes on Wednesday 12 August afternoon. This is another monster: 16ft of WSW swell, 14-second period, and a moderate cross-offshore breeze from the north. The combined energy is a massive 11685 – that’s extremely high. This is only for the most experienced, and you’ll want to be very confident. The break is a reef and point, so it should handle it, but that’s a serious amount of water moving.
In summary, the best on offer is Saturday 1 August afternoon for that clean, long-period groundswell, and the Wednesday 12 August afternoon for the big, powerful, expert-only session. The mid-week around Wednesday 5 August afternoon is also a gem for clean, glassy waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, light winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
284 | 795 | 1289 | 4282 | 6068 | 4668 | 987 | 1791 | 417 | 336 | 294 | 255 | 386 | 1536 | 1737 | 952 | 793 | 686 | 911 | 765 | 458 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:09AM1.55m | 9:38PM1.32m | 12:07PM1.63m | 11:00PM1.33m | 12:51PM1.71m | 00:08AM1.38m | 1:28PM1.78m | 1:02AM1.46m | 2:00PM1.83m | 1:49AM1.54m | 2:29PM1.87m | 2:31AM1.62m | 2:56PM1.88m | 3:11AM1.69m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:06PM1.10m | 4:41AM0.50m | 6:14PM1.02m | 5:41AM0.46m | 7:02PM0.92m | 6:32AM0.42m | 7:40PM0.80m | 7:16AM0.40m | 8:13PM0.68m | 7:56AM0.39m | 8:43PM0.56m | 8:34AM0.41m | 9:12PM0.45m | ||||||||
7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 12 |
231 | 795 | 1289 | — | 3162 | 1823 | 987 | 640 | 417 | 336 | 294 | 255 | 202 | 1536 | 1737 | 952 | 793 | 686 | 911 | 765 | 458 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 9 | — | S 23 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 17 | SW 13 | S 18 | NE 4 | S 16 | SW 18 | S 14 | — | SW 17 |
284 | 42 | — | — | — | — | 129 | — | 11 | 18 | 98 | 92 | 386 | 609 | 103 | 4 | 20 | 80 | 16 | — | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 |
45 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | SSW 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 5 |
31 | 24 | 17 | 4282 | 6068 | 4668 | — | 1791 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 121 | 89 | 35 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 234 | 555 | 403 | 536 | 230 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 521 | 6 | 75 | 75 | 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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