
Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 3,820 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period. 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up.
It’s been a quiet start, but the waiting game is going to pay off. The first decent swell rolls in on the morning of Tuesday the 15th, but it’s paired with a fresh cross-off breeze from the WSW at 19 mph that’ll keep things a bit lumpy. The swell is a solid 8 ft from the SW, with a moderate energy reading (2986), but the period is only 13 seconds – more windswell than groundswell. The afternoon gets worse with a cross-shore 22 mph breeze, so that Tuesday is not the one to get excited about.
Wednesday the 16th is a write-off. Strong cross-onshore winds and a 10 ft SW swell (6362) will be a messy, blown-out mess. Too big for beginners at that size, and the chop will make it a grind for anyone else. Honestly, it looks more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfing.
We get a bit of a breather on Thursday the 17th, but it’s only 5 ft to 5 ft SW swell with light winds and marginal conditions. Not worth rushing for.
The standout window is from Friday the 18th through Monday the 21st. This is where it all comes together.
Friday the 18th is the first real gem. Winki Pop (Victoria) will see a 6 ft SSW groundswell with a nice long 18-second period pushing in. The wind is offshore from the NW at 12 mph, keeping the waves clean and lined up. Wave energy is pumping at 2568. This is a solid session for experienced surfers – the long period means the sets will have plenty of punch and the gaps between them will make paddling out easier. This is a reef and point setup, so that long period will wrap in beautifully.
Saturday the 19th drops off a touch to 4 ft SW swell in the morning, dropping to 3 ft in the afternoon. Still offshore winds from the NW, so it’ll be clean, but the energy is low (515 down to 290). A fun longboard day or a recovery session.
Then Monday the 21st is another standout. Glassy conditions in the morning with a 7 ft SSW swell at 14 seconds and 1576 energy. Absolute perfection for the experienced crew – offshore wind is non-existent, just a slight air. That glassy surface will make Winki Pop look like a mirror. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross breeze, so hit it early.
After that, Tuesday the 22nd keeps the quality high with a 7 ft SW swell at 16 seconds and 2432 energy, offshore winds from the WNW. Another excellent morning for the advanced surfers. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze.
Thursday the 24th afternoon has a late burst of 8 ft WSW swell (2240) with a moderate offshore from the NW, but the wind is fresh at 16 mph – clean but a bit harder to paddle into.
Overall, the best of the 16 days is undeniably Friday the 18th and Monday the 21st. Friday has the bigger period and solid energy; Monday has the glass. You’ll want to be on the water for both. Don’t sleep on Tuesday the 22nd either.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
465 | 255 | 147 | 111 | 49 | 1886 | 2233 | 2643 | 3820 | 2542 | 1898 | 1057 | 814 | 742 | 1682 | 1390 | 928 | 500 | 290 | 363 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:32AM1.89m | 1:38PM1.84m | 2:15AM1.97m | 2:13PM1.85m | 2:55AM1.99m | 2:45PM1.84m | 3:31AM1.96m | 3:16PM1.80m | 4:07AM1.90m | 3:46PM1.74m | 4:42AM1.81m | 4:15PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:14PM0.33m | 7:38AM0.43m | 7:53PM0.21m | 8:19AM0.45m | 8:29PM0.14m | 8:56AM0.49m | 9:03PM0.13m | 9:30AM0.55m | 9:37PM0.16m | 10:03AM0.63m | 10:09PM0.23m | 10:34AM0.72m | 10:42PM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
465 | 255 | 147 | 111 | 24 | 951 | — | — | 2542 | 2542 | 1898 | 1057 | 814 | 742 | 1682 | 1390 | 928 | 500 | 290 | 363 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | SW 20 | WSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 15 | — | — | — | S 15 | S 15 | — | — | SSW 22 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | NNE 4 |
— | 1 | 15 | 3 | 49 | 149 | — | — | — | 72 | 41 | — | — | 45 | 799 | 757 | 39 | 15 | — | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 14 | SW 19 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 4 | 14 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 87 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | — | — | SW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | NW 2 |
5 | — | — | — | 25 | 1886 | 2233 | 2643 | 3820 | — | — | — | 34 | — | 3 | — | 5 | 10 | 34 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 519 | 753 | 294 | 748 | 200 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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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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