Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s brewing for Winki Pop. This reef and point setup has that classic shape, especially when the swell comes from the southwest. Water temp is about 57°F, which is right on the money for this time of year – no surprises.

There’s a quiet spell for a few days before the surf kicks in. The first real action is Sunday morning, September 6th. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the southwest, with a long 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 583. Light cross-off winds will keep it clean and lined up. It’s not big, but it’s a fun wave for the experienced bunch. The standout for the first week is Sunday afternoon. That’s when it really gets cooking – 8ft of southwest groundswell, 14-second period, and the energy jumps to 2955. Winds are still cross-off, so it’ll be clean and powerful. This is the best on offer for the whole stretch: big, clean, and only for the pros. Crowds are likely, so get there early.

Monday the 7th is a bust – strong cross-onshore wind and short, weak swell. Don’t bother. Tuesday the 8th looks better. The morning shows a clean 3ft swell with a very long 18-second period, and the energy is solid at 1070. Light cross-off winds make it glassy. The afternoon builds to 5ft, but the wind shifts cross-shore, adding a bit of chop. Still, the morning is a gem. Wednesday the 9th gets messy – strong winds and a lumpy 12ft swell in the afternoon. The energy is huge at 13595, but it’s cross-shore chop. Better for kite surfing than paddling.

Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th have decent swell, but the wind keeps it from being perfect. The next real standout is Saturday the 12th. Morning has 6ft of south-southwest groundswell, 16-second period, and 1645 energy. Light cross-off wind – clean as a whistle. Afternoon gets even better with offshore winds, 5ft swell, and the same long period. That’s a top session for the weekend. Sunday the 13th drops off but stays clean with offshore winds in the afternoon. Monday the 14th is a write-off again – too much wind.

The second week has some promising moments. Tuesday the 15th is a standout – 7ft to 7ft of south-southwest groundswell, 16-second period, and energy over 2200. Winds are light and offshore or cross-off, giving clean, powerful waves for experienced surfers. Wednesday the 16th has a fresh offshore wind, but the swell drops to 5ft. Thursday the 17th morning is glassy – dead calm – with a 3ft long-period swell. That’s a rare treat, but it’s small. Friday the 18th is blown out. Saturday the 19th has a solid 6ft southwest groundswell, 16-second period, and 3166 energy, but the wind is fresh offshore – clean, but hard to paddle into. The last big highlight is Monday the 21st. The morning has 8ft of southwest groundswell with an 18-second period, 3681 energy, and gentle offshore wind. The afternoon is even better with 8ft, 18-second period, 4208 energy, and light cross-off wind. That’s a monster session for the experts, but it’s over a week out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best days are Sunday afternoon the 6th and Saturday the 12th, with Tuesday the 15th and Monday the 21st as long-range standouts. Winki is a break that rewards the wait, and this forecast has plenty of moments worth paddling out for.

Rusty.

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