Winki Pop Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.37° S 144.29° E

Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.6° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 19s period, SW swell with 2,252 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 1.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 31st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 19s

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 on the cards for Winki Pop (reef and point). This is a solid, exposed setup that knows how to handle a good south-west groundswell, and it’s a proper advanced wave when it gets going.

We’re starting off the run with a bit of a slow burner. The first few days are small but clean. Monday morning the 24th sees a 4ft SSW swell with a period of 14 seconds and a moderate combined energy of 554. The north wind is cross-off, keeping things tidy. The water is sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year. Monday afternoon drops a touch to 3ft, still clean. Tuesday the 25th gets a little bump in energy to 808 (moderate) with a 4ft SW swell at 13 seconds, but the wind goes cross and there’s some light rain, so it’s a bit messy. Wednesday and Thursday are mostly ordinary with cross and onshore winds, small surf, and not much to get excited about. Thursday afternoon the 27th does go glassy, but the swell is only 2ft.

Now, Friday the 28th is where it starts to wake up. Friday morning has a 3ft SW swell but with a very long period of 18 seconds and a clean offshore WNW wind. The energy is 623 (moderate). That long period will make the waves at this point break with real shape and power, but it’ll be lining up nicely. Friday afternoon is a standout: 4ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 698. This is beautiful, clean, and well-shaped. The following Saturday morning the 29th and Sunday morning the 30th both offer glassy 3-3ft SW swells, just smaller but still really clean.

But the real highlight is Monday the 31st of August. The morning kicks off with a 6ft SW swell, 19 seconds, and glassy cross-off north wind. The combined energy is a massive 3007 (strong), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a serious groundswell with very long period, perfect for this reef and point, delivering powerful, lined-up waves. The afternoon stays glassy with the same size. This is the best on offer.

Tuesday the 1st of September brings a moderate offshore wind with 5ft SW swell, but the wind is a bit stronger. The next big one to circle on your calendar is Friday the 4th of September. That morning shows a 10ft WSW swell, period of 12 seconds, with a moderate offshore NW wind. The energy is 3382 (strong). This is a big swell, well over 8ft, so it’s experts-only territory. The break will be heavy and powerful. Then Sunday the 6th of September morning has another 10ft WSW swell with a 13-second period, very strong energy of 3865, and a moderate offshore wind. Again, big and powerful.

There is a gap of a few days in the middle where the surf is smaller or the wind is messy, but the standouts are clear: Monday the 31st of August for the best all-round quality with clean, long-period, strong swell, and Friday the 4th and Sunday the 6th of September for the big, powerful, expert-level days. The later two are further out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but the setup looks promising. Crowds are likely here, especially when it’s firing, so get in early.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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SSW
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0.9
SSW
12
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13
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SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
15
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SSW
10
1.2
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
11
0.6
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11
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SW
19
0.8
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18
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0.8
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14
0.7
SW
13
0.9
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13
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
545
255
376
509
376
255
190
458
134
133
88
236
437
675
480
297
293
171
249
778
807
Wind (km/h)
15
N
5
N
15
ENE
10
NE
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
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10
WNW
10
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5
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15
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15
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5
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WSW
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NNW
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High Tide
6:27PM1.43m
9:06AM1.44m
7:25PM1.34m
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
Low Tide
1:11PM1.07m
1:38AM0.55m
2:36PM1.14m
2:51AM0.60m
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
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Temp °C
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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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