Winki Pop Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.37° S 144.29° E

Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.6° 

Winki Pop surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Winki Pop surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,182 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 23rd Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next couple of days are a bit of a write-off. We’ve got tiny, weak swell and just ordinary conditions. The whole first week is a slow burn, but there are a couple of proper standouts coming our way if you’ve got the patience and the skill.

For the first few days, from Sunday the 19th through to Tuesday the 22nd, it’s all small stuff. We’re looking at knee-high waves from the SSW and SW, with combined energy sitting around 170 to 269 – that’s weak. The wind is okay, light and occasionally offshore, but the waves just don’t have the juice. Nothing to get excited about.

Wednesday the 22nd afternoon sees a little bump from the SW, with the swell picking up to 4ft and a period of 13 seconds. The energy kicks up to 431 (moderate), and the wind is cross-off, keeping it clean. It’s still marginal, but the first sign of life.

Now, Thursday the 23rd is where things get real. A big SW swell arrives, pushing 13ft with a 13-second period. The energy is a massive 6511 (very strong). This is the big one. Winki Pop is a reef and point, and it’s advanced territory. This swell is going to be too big for beginners, and it will be a serious session for experts only. The wind is cross-off in the morning, so it’ll be clean, but the sheer size will make it a battle. The crowd factor is often, so expect the lineup to be thick with the crew who can handle it. This is a standout for the experienced, no doubt about it.

The swell eases a bit on Friday the 24th, dropping to 7ft to 8ft from the SW, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-off, which will keep it clean but bumpy. Still big, still expert-only.

Saturday the 25th is a real sweet spot. The swell has eased to a very manageable 5ft to 6ft from the SSW and SW, with a 13-second period. The energy is moderate (679 to 996), and the wind is a light to gentle cross-off. This is the best of the first week for the average surfer – clean, punchy waves on the reef. It’s rated as very good conditions.

We then hit a lull. Sunday the 26th has small stuff, and from Monday the 27th through to the end of the month, it’s a write-off. Poor surf, strong winds, and messy conditions. That’s a solid 4-day gap of nothing worth paddling out for.

But then, hold on to your board. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th deliver another massive pulse. Tuesday morning sees a 13ft SW swell with a 16-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is a colossal 8973 (very strong). The wind is offshore from the NW, 25 km/h, keeping it clean. Tuesday afternoon is still 10ft. This is a true deep-water swell, and at a reef and point like Winki Pop, it will hold up and produce some freight trains. This is the second standout, but it’s for the expert crew only. Wednesday the 29th morning eases to 7ft with offshore winds, still excellent for experienced surfers.

After that, it’s back to small, messy, and onshore from the 30th of July through to the 3rd of August. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

For the average punter, your best bet is Saturday the 25th. For the big-wave chargers, circle Thursday the 23rd and Tuesday the 28th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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0.7
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0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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111
93
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206
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134
269
208
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92
431
2536
5009
5182
1884
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2626
1987
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High Tide
2:41AM1.81m
3:14PM2.04m
3:35AM1.82m
3:51PM1.99m
4:25AM1.80m
4:26PM1.92m
5:13AM1.75m
4:59PM1.82m
6:00AM1.69m
5:30PM1.72m
6:48AM1.62m
6:02PM1.61m
Low Tide
8:50AM0.22m
9:31PM0.30m
9:36AM0.34m
10:13PM0.24m
10:20AM0.48m
10:53PM0.23m
11:01AM0.63m
11:32PM0.26m
11:41AM0.76m
00:10AM0.32m
12:23PM0.89m
00:50AM0.38m
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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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