Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot in the mix here, Winki Pop (VIC south-west coast), and it’s a consistent reef and point setup that loves a solid SW groundswell. The water’s sitting at 56°F which is right about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The real standout is shaping up for Saturday the 13th of August. That morning we’re looking at a massive 15ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and a moderate offshore from the NW. The energy is cranked right up at 11616 – that’s proper strong, deep ocean energy. This is for expert surfers only, no doubt. The swell’s direction is bang on what this break loves, and the wind is clean and offshore. Expect exceptional, powerful waves. The afternoon drops a bit to 13ft but still holds the quality with offshore winds. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Before that, the first week is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday the 1st of August starts us off with a clean 5ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds, light cross-off breeze, and the combined energy is a solid 1724. It’s decent for experienced surfers, but the wind is just slightly off. That’s your best early hit. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd see the swell dropping and the wind picking up, making it more marginal. Tuesday the 4th is a write-off with rain and cross-shore chop. Wednesday the 5th through Friday the 7th is small and inconsistent – the swell dips under 3ft, but Friday morning the 7th has a glassy moment with 3ft SW swell and 16 seconds, and the energy is 713. It’s a clean, gentle session but nothing to get too excited about.

After the big Saturday the 13th, the swell eases but stays solid. Sunday the 14th has a 7ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period and clean offshore winds, energy at 3173 – excellent for experienced surfers, but the wind is stronger by the afternoon. Monday the 15th sees a 5ft SW swell with a moderate offshore, energy at 1312, still good for a paddle. By Tuesday the 16th, the swell bumps up to 8ft but the wind is howling at 25 mph, so it’s on the wild side and only for the brave.

Also, on the 10th of August, we get a nice pulse: 4ft SW groundswell at 18 seconds, offshore winds, energy at 1631 – that’s a clean, fun session for experienced surfers. The 11th and 12th have some size but the wind makes it a bit messy.

Bottom line: there’s a two-day gap right at the start with no recommendations, and then a few marginal days. The real gold is the 10th and that massive 13th. If you’ve got the skills, that Saturday the 13th is the one.

Rusty.

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