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Winki Pop surfForecast / VIC – Torquay / Australia
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Winki Pop surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Apr 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Winki Pop in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 5th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 5th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 12 | |
695 | 834 | 883 | 773 | 658 | 422 | 327 | 385 | 355 | 346 | 265 | 173 | 176 | 184 | 234 | 382 | 437 | 330 | 314 | 199 | 893 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 8:33PM1.52m | 9:39AM1.48m | 9:39PM1.48m | 10:54AM1.58m | 10:37PM1.47m | 11:49AM1.70m | 11:26PM1.48m | 12:34PM1.81m | 00:09AM1.51m | 1:12PM1.89m | 00:48AM1.55m | 1:48PM1.94m | 1:25AM1.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:07AM0.66m | 3:41PM0.84m | 4:11AM0.58m | 4:58PM0.84m | 5:03AM0.49m | 5:56PM0.80m | 5:47AM0.39m | 6:42PM0.76m | 6:26AM0.31m | 7:21PM0.72m | 7:04AM0.26m | 7:57PM0.69m | 7:40AM0.23m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | |
5:38 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | 5:30 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
18 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 10 | SSW 12 |
695 | 834 | 883 | 773 | 658 | 422 | 327 | 385 | 355 | 346 | 265 | 173 | 176 | 184 | 234 | 382 | 437 | 330 | 314 | 184 | 893 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SE 4 | E 4 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SE 10 |
144 | 51 | 47 | 17 | 3 | 3 | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 199 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | ESE 10 | S 15 | SE 10 | — |
58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | NE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | NW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — |
— | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 32 | — | — | 11 | — | 8 | 6 | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 19 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 19 | 103 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 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.
Winki Pop is 25 km (16 miles) from the city of Geelong. If you plan a holiday in Torquay, look for hotels and other accommodation in Geelong. Geelong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












