Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,526 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, let’s have a look at what’s coming up at Winki Pop (reef and point). We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks, but there are some absolute crackers hiding in there.
The run starts off pretty quiet. Friday morning is small and clean with a light cross-off breeze, but there’s not enough push to get excited about. The swell is only 3ft at a very long 18 seconds from the SW, with weak energy (681). That afternoon gets a bit more size but the wind swings cross and it gets a little messy. Honestly, not worth paddling out for.
Saturday morning is where things start to look up. Glassy offshores, clean faces, 4ft of SW swell at a solid 14 seconds. It’s not big, but it’ll be fun on the higher tides. The energy is still moderate (470), so don’t expect barrels, but the shape will be there. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no nasty surprises.
Sunday morning sees a jump in size to 5ft from the SSW, with a light cross-off breeze. Clean again, and the swell period drops to 13 seconds which is still decent. Energy picks up to 767. It’s a good solid session for a confident surfer.
Now, the standout of the first week is Monday 31st August. The morning kicks off with glassy conditions, a 5ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period. The energy is strong at 1062. This is a proper point break swell – long lines, plenty of push, and with that glassy wind, it’ll be pristine. The afternoon stays just as good, glassy again, 4ft from the SSW. That’s your best bet of the first half. Because it’s a reef and point, that long period will wrap in nicely. Crowds are likely here often, so get in early.
The wind picks up through Tuesday and Wednesday with moderate offshore breezes, but the swell hangs around 4ft to 5ft. The surf stays clean but the wind strength makes paddling a bit more work. Still worth a look if you’re keen.
Things get serious from Friday 4th September. The morning swell jumps to 7ft from the SW at 15 seconds, with a fresh offshore. Energy is very strong at 2102. That afternoon it hits 10ft. This is expert territory now. The period drops to 14 seconds, but with 30 km/h offshores, the faces will be heaving. It’s not for the faint-hearted.
Saturday 5th holds at 8ft in the morning, 10ft in the afternoon, with cross-off winds. Clean but big. Energy is through the roof (6373 in the arvo). This is a serious stretch for experienced surfers only.
Sunday 6th stays massive – 10ft from the SW, but the wind cranks up to 40 km/h offshore in the morning. It’ll be clean but brutal to paddle into. The period drops to 13 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and challenging. More of a spectacle than a session for most.
After that, the swell backs off through the second week. Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th are back to clean, manageable 4ft to 5ft waves with light winds. Solid fun, nothing extreme. Friday 11th September is another real highlight – 6ft in the morning from the SW at 14 seconds, light offshore, excellent conditions for experienced surfers. Energy is strong at 1485. The afternoon holds at 5ft. That Friday is probably the pick of the second week – cleaner than the big stuff, and still plenty of power.
So to sum it up: Monday 31st August is the standout for quality, clean conditions and solid groundswell. Friday 11th September is your other real winner – excellent surf with clean winds and good size. The big days from the 4th to the 6th are for experts only.
Keep an eye on the crowds at Winki Pop – it’s a popular joint.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 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) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
442 | 907 | 710 | 466 | 469 | 465 | 659 | 659 | 895 | 893 | 763 | 1255 | 883 | 574 | 598 | 879 | 1155 | 799 | 992 | 938 | 1514 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:19PM1.63m | 11:57PM1.42m | 12:53PM1.70m | 00:50AM1.55m | 1:23PM1.76m | 1:34AM1.69m | 1:52PM1.81m | 2:14AM1.81m | 2:20PM1.83m | 2:52AM1.90m | 2:48PM1.85m | 3:31AM1.96m | 3:17PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:30PM0.86m | 6:15AM0.52m | 7:03PM0.71m | 7:00AM0.47m | 7:34PM0.55m | 7:40AM0.45m | 8:04PM0.40m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:34PM0.26m | 8:53AM0.47m | 9:06PM0.15m | 9:29AM0.52m | 9:40PM0.08m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
442 | 907 | 710 | 466 | 469 | 465 | 659 | 659 | 895 | 893 | 763 | 1255 | 883 | 574 | 598 | 879 | 1155 | 799 | 992 | 938 | 1514 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SE 10 | — | — | E 9 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | — | SW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 15 | — | — |
235 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 18 | 60 | 97 | 35 | 137 | 396 | 844 | 49 | — | 85 | 43 | 39 | — | 38 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | — | — | — | S 23 | S 14 | S 15 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | — | — | — | 11 | 37 | 39 | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 3 |
— | — | — | — | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 19 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 14 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 36 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
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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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