Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,009 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Winki Pop. This is a reef and point setup, so it’s got that structure to handle a good south-west groundswell, and it’s a spot that needs a bit of respect – advanced level only.
The water temperature is sitting at 56° right now, which is about normal for this time of year, so don't expect any surprises there.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a write-off. Wednesday the 26th is a mess with cross and cross-onshore winds, and the swell is weak and messy. Thursday the 27th is small, with a 3ft SSW swell at 11 seconds, but it does clean up nicely with a light offshore NW wind in the morning. Waves are surfable but very ordinary. You’ll be scratching around for scraps.
Friday the 28th is where it starts to get a bit more interesting. The morning shows a 3ft SW swell, but the period jumps to 18 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The wave energy is moderate (719), and we’ve got clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze. This is a classic point break setup, so that long period energy will wrap in nicely. It’s a good option for the experienced crew.
The real standout, though, is looking like Monday the 31st of August. The whole day is clean. Morning brings a 5ft SSW swell at 15 seconds, with a light NNW cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is strong (1204). The afternoon gets even better with a glassy offshore NNW wind, dropping to 3 mph, and a 4ft SSW swell at 14 seconds. This is the pick of the first week. Expect very good surf conditions, and with it being a consistent spot, you’ll get your share. Just keep in mind, crowds are often a thing here, so get in early.
The start of September gets a bit tricky. Tuesday the 1st has a fresh offshore NW wind at 19 mph, which is clean but the swell is dropping and the conditions are considered marginal. Wednesday the 2nd is back to clean with a 4ft SW swell at 15 seconds, good energy (714), and very good conditions. A solid morning session.
Now, looking further out, the second week has some real potential but less certainty. Saturday the 5th of September and Sunday the 6th see the swell building. Saturday has a 6ft to 6ft SW swell at 16-17 seconds with a fresh cross-offshore breeze, but it’s marginal due to the wind strength. The combined energy is very strong (2871 on Saturday morning). This is getting into the big stuff.
Monday the 7th of September is a standout in the long-range. The morning shows a 7ft SW swell at 14 seconds with a light cross-offshore wind and clean conditions. The wave energy is very strong (1702). The comment says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – and that’s exactly what it is. At 7ft, it’s pushing into expert territory at a reef and point break.
Then Tuesday the 8th of September morning is another one to circle. A 6ft SW swell with an 18-second period, light cross-offshore wind, and the combined energy is massive (2557). Again, excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is proper groundswell, and Winki Pop will be handling it beautifully.
The very end of the run, Thursday the 10th of September, shows a massive 13ft SW swell at 13 seconds, with a combined energy of 7533. That’s a very strong event. The wind is cross-offshore, but it’s marginal for quality. That’s a big, powerful swell, and at that size, it’s strictly for the experts only.
So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a wash. The best bet early on is Monday the 31st of August. For the long-range, keep your eyes on Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th of September. Those are the ones that could be absolutely pumping.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
260 | 673 | 134 | 133 | 88 | 184 | 442 | 812 | 644 | 412 | 1811 | 335 | 606 | 734 | 1087 | 1028 | 672 | 1115 | 711 | 447 | 3009 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy |
High Tide | 10:33AM1.47m | 9:05PM1.28m | 11:36AM1.55m | 10:46PM1.32m | 12:19PM1.63m | 11:57PM1.42m | 12:53PM1.70m | 00:50AM1.55m | 1:23PM1.76m | 1:34AM1.69m | 1:52PM1.81m | 2:14AM1.81m | 2:20PM1.83m | 2:52AM1.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM1.11m | 4:11AM0.61m | 5:46PM1.00m | 5:20AM0.57m | 6:30PM0.86m | 6:15AM0.52m | 7:03PM0.71m | 7:00AM0.47m | 7:34PM0.55m | 7:40AM0.45m | 8:04PM0.40m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:34PM0.26m | ||||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
260 | 673 | 123 | 133 | 88 | 184 | 273 | 812 | 644 | 412 | 407 | 335 | 606 | 734 | 1087 | 1028 | 672 | 1115 | 711 | 447 | 757 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SE 10 | SE 16 | S 15 | S 24 | WSW 13 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | S 17 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | S 16 | SW 18 |
167 | — | 134 | 54 | 69 | 184 | 442 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 60 | 39 | 140 | 136 | 444 | 765 | — | 19 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | WSW 12 | SW 21 | SSW 10 | SE 11 | — | — | — | — | SSW 22 | S 14 | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | — | — | — |
13 | — | 41 | 15 | 71 | 31 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 45 | 37 | — | — | 40 | 34 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | SW 14 |
— | 528 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1811 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 18 | 3009 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 524 | 33 | 0 |
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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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