Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I've got the scoop on what's coming up for Winki Pop. Let's get into it.

Right off the bat, we've got a solid run of surf on the cards. The week starts on Friday, 31 July, with a nice clean 4ft SW swell rolling in, with a bit of cross-off wind. It's not huge, but the energy is there (371) and the conditions are clean. The afternoon cleans up even more, going glassy with a 3ft SSW swell and a combined energy of 409. A solid start to the weekend.

Now, the standout window is the afternoon of Saturday, 1 August. The swell bumps up to a clean 5ft from the SW, and the period stretches out to a very long 17 seconds. That's proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy reading of 2097 tells you there's some serious power in the water. The wind is virtually nothing, making for glassy conditions. This is excellent for experienced surfers, and at 5ft, it's manageable for a strong intermediate too. This is the pick of the first week.

The rest of the week has a mix of conditions. Sunday, 2 August, sees a bit of a bump in the wind, with a moderate breeze making things a little choppy, but the swell is still there. Monday, 3 August, brings in some offshore wind, with a 4ft SW swell in the afternoon. The energy is moderate (528), but the clean conditions are a plus. Tuesday, 4 August, is a bit of a washout as the wind picks up and the swell drops off.

Looking further ahead, the next real standout is shaping up for Wednesday, 5 August. The morning brings a nice 5ft SW swell with a long 14-second period, light breeze, and a combined energy of 1505. This is another one for experienced surfers, with clean conditions. The afternoon is smaller but still has that long period.

There's a bit of a lull going into the weekend of 8 and 9 August. The swell drops off and the wind is up, so it's going to be a bit ordinary. But then the following week, things really fire up again.

The best of the best, the one you want to circle on your calendar, is the morning of Thursday, 13 August. We're looking at a 6ft SW swell with a massive 20-second period. That's about as long as it gets. The combined energy of 2507 is very strong, and with a light breeze and cross-off wind, Winki Pop is going to be absolutely pumping. This is top-tier, expert-level surf. The next morning, Friday, 14 August, is just as good, with a 6ft SW swell, 18-second period, and clean offshore winds from the WNW. The energy is 2445, so it's another massive day.

Bear in mind, with that very long period, the sets will be widely spaced, which can make for a long paddle out, but the wave quality will be worth the wait. This is a reef and point break, so it handles that long-period energy beautifully.

So, in a nutshell, the first week is solid, but the real magic is locked in for the second week, especially Thursday and Friday, 13 and 14 August. Don't sleep on it.

- Rusty

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