Winki Pop Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.37° S 144.29° E

Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
13.9° C
0.4° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with 2,711 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM. 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 17th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 23rd Jul)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The first real action is this Friday morning, July 17th, and it kicks off with a bang. We’ve got a solid SW groundswell rolling in at 5ft with a very long 16-second period, and the combined energy is way up there at 1368 (moderate). That’s serious energy for a reef and point set-up like Winki Pop. The wind is light offshore from the NNW, so it’s going to be clean. This is advanced territory—don’t even think about it if you’re not confident. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

Friday afternoon turns glassy with a light WSW breeze at 5 km/h, and the swell drops just a touch to 5ft, still with that long 16-second pulse. The energy is still solid at 1202 (moderate). This is the one to aim for if you want silky conditions. The swell is coming from the SW, which is right on the optimum for this spot.

Saturday morning, July 18th, is still okay with a 3ft SW swell and 14-second period, energy down to 382 (moderate). Clean with a light offshore. But it’s trending down. By Saturday afternoon it’s 3ft, and Sunday is small—2ft. The whole start of the next week (Monday 20th through Wednesday 22nd) is pretty weak, with waves hovering around 2ft to 3ft. The energy is low, under 253 (weak). It’s surfable but nothing to get excited about.

Then Thursday July 23rd gets ugly. A 30-40 km/h cross/cross-off wind from the SW and WSW brings in a messy 7ft short-period swell. That’s a write-off. Friday July 24th sees a bigger SSW swell at 7ft with a 15-second period, energy at 1648 (strong), but the wind is cross-off and the conditions are only marginal. It’s a lot of water but not clean.

The standout for the whole run is Thursday July 30th. The morning session is where it’s at. An 8ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period, and the energy is massive at 4117 (strong). The wind is glassy from the west at 5 km/h. That is a rare combination—big, powerful, long-period swell and dead calm. This is expert-only territory at 8ft, but for those who can handle it, that’s the pick of the entire forecast. The crowd situation at Winki Pop is listed as “often” busy, so expect company if you paddle out there.

Friday July 31st is still very good, with a 6ft SSW swell, 15-second period, and clean offshore NW wind. Energy at 1831 (strong). That’s a solid finisher to the month.

There is a gap of small or poor surf from the afternoon of July 18th through to the morning of July 23rd, and then again from the 24th through the 29th, but it’s not a total flat spell—just not worth the drive.

The last few days of the forecast (August 1st) drop off again with weak onshore wind and small waves.

Stay sharp, pick your window, and don’t sleep on that Thursday the 30th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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(10 max)
3
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1059
1271
1115
606
382
250
136
70
68
109
161
107
132
198
253
127
118
90
210
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
WSW
10
WNW
10
NW
5
W
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
N
20
NNW
20
NW
25
WSW
Wind State
glassy
off
glassy
off
off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
00:38AM1.70m
1:51PM2.03m
1:42AM1.76m
2:34PM2.05m
2:41AM1.81m
3:14PM2.04m
3:35AM1.82m
3:51PM1.99m
4:25AM1.80m
4:26PM1.92m
5:13AM1.75m
4:59PM1.82m
Low Tide
7:06AM0.08m
7:59PM0.56m
8:01AM0.13m
8:47PM0.42m
8:50AM0.22m
9:31PM0.30m
9:36AM0.34m
10:13PM0.24m
10:20AM0.48m
10:53PM0.23m
11:01AM0.63m
11:32PM0.26m
clear
clear
clear
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light rain
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7:35
7:35
7:35
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:23
5:23
5:24
 mm
5
Temp °C
12
12
13
11
13
14
12
13
14
13
13
14
12
14
15
12
17
17
12
Feels °C
11
10
12
10
11
12
10
10
12
10
9
11
9
11
13
9
12
12
9
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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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