
Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 15s period, SSW swell with 2,576 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period. 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 2.4m 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Gidday, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Winki Pop. This is a reef and point setup that likes a solid SW groundswell, and it’s got that consistent reliability about it. The water temp is sitting pretty much where it should be for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there.
The truth is, for the next couple of days, it’s a bit of a write-off. Sunday’s got a 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds but the wind’s messy and the wave comment tells you it’s marginal. Monday is even smaller—down to 2ft—so forget it. There’s a real gap from Sunday through to Monday with nothing worth paddling out for.
Tuesday the 15th of September, things go a bit nuts. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SW, but the wind is blowing 20 mph cross-off and the wave energy is pumping at 4564 (strong to very strong). That said, the morning is labelled marginal for surf conditions, and by the afternoon it’s onshore and lumpy. Wednesday the 16th is a write-off too—big swell (8ft) but cross-on wind and choppy. Thursday the 17th drops a bit, but it’s still cross-on and messy. Not your windows.
Now, keep your eyes on Friday the 18th. That’s the first standout. The morning sees clean 4ft SW swell at 14 seconds with a moderate offshore NW breeze—that’s the kind of setup that makes this point reel. The wave comment says “expect very good surf conditions.” Energy is moderate at 800. It’s a genuine call to get wet. Saturday the 19th morning is similar, with clean 4ft SW swell and offshore wind, though the energy is a bit lower at 507. Good, but Friday morning is the pick.
Monday the 21st is a treat. Glassy conditions, zero wind, and 5ft SW swell at 13 seconds. The wave comment reads “expect very good surf conditions.” Energy sits at 701 (moderate). That’s about as clean as a point break gets. If you can sneak out, do it.
Tuesday the 22nd pushes back up to 8ft SW swell with a long 16-second period. The wind is cross-on and it’s choppy, so the wave comment is marginal. That’s a caveat—long-period groundswell can be too straight for the beachy sections, but on a reef and point like this, it might barrel. Still, it’s more of a ‘watch it and see’ day.
Wednesday the 23rd morning is glassy again—dead calm—with 5ft SW swell at 15 seconds. Energy is 1101 (moderate). That is a very decent clean morning, another one to circle.
But the real standout is Thursday the 24th. That morning you’ve got a 7ft SW groundswell with a long, clean 19-second period—that’s about as long as it gets. The wind is light, offshore from the NNW, and the wave comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” Energy is roaring at 3630. That’s for the crew who know what they’re doing. If you’re not experienced, stay out of the way because with that period and size, it’s going to be powerful and fast.
After that, it cleans up on Friday the 25th with smaller 4ft SSW swell at 16 seconds and gentle offshore wind. Good fun but small. Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th turn ugly again with cross-on wind and choppy conditions. Monday the 28th has a massive 12ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, energy at 5855, but it’s onshore and marginal—that’s experts only, and even then, doubtful.
So for the best of the run, I’d be on the water Friday the 18th morning for that clean, offshore, classic Winki Pop feel, and then Thursday the 24th morning for the heavy, long-period groundswell if you’ve got the skills. Monday the 21st morning for the glassy session is a solid dark horse.
Stay safe, keep your wits about you, and remember—long period groundswells like that Thursday one can close out the beach breaks, but on this reef and point it should line up. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
509 | 465 | 255 | 147 | 87 | 68 | 1915 | 1785 | 2285 | 2576 | 2355 | 1898 | 1175 | 765 | 672 | 663 | 1371 | 987 | 507 | 282 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-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 | 1:01PM1.80m | 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 | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 13 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
509 | 465 | 255 | 147 | 87 | 28 | 878 | 34 | 48 | 2576 | 2355 | 1898 | 1175 | 765 | 672 | 663 | 1371 | 987 | 507 | 282 | 161 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 22 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SW 20 | SW 17 |
— | — | 1 | 15 | 14 | 24 | 191 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 413 | 795 | 78 | — | 15 | 47 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 14 | — | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 16 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 |
— | — | — | 4 | — | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 132 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | — | SW 4 | WSW 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | N 3 |
3 | 4 | 3 | — | 5 | 68 | 1915 | 1785 | 2285 | 153 | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 710 | 294 | 358 | 200 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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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