Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.

We're dialing into Winki Pop (VIC), a solid reef and point setup that's fairly exposed, and it's hungry for a good SW groundswell. Right now, the water temps are sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off right away. Monday the 31st of August is looking glassy, with light NW winds swinging around to a light ESE breeze in the afternoon. We've got a decent 5 ft SSW groundswell building, with a long 14-second period, and the combined energy is already pumping at a solid 1099. This is a classic, clean start to the week.

Tuesday morning sees the wind picking up from the NNW, but it's still cross-offshore and clean. The swell dips a little to 4 ft, but the period is a juicy 16 seconds, so there's still plenty of push. The energy drops to 744, but that's still moderate and punchy for a point break like this.

Now, Wednesday the 2nd of September through to Thursday the 3rd is where things get interesting. On Wednesday, we've got a clean 4-4.5 ft SW swell, with 15-16 second periods, and moderate energy in the 674-974 range. The wind is a bit of a cross-off, but it's clean. Come Thursday morning, the swell jumps to 7 ft, and while the wind is still a cross-off, the period holds at 14 seconds. The real standout, though, is Thursday afternoon. The wind swings to a cross-off WSW breeze, and the swell absolutely detonates to 15 ft, with a 14-second period. The combined energy skyrockets to 9711. This is a solid, expert-level session. It's a big, powerful swell, but with that long period, it's going to be raw and lined up. Definitely not for the faint of heart.

By Friday the 4th, the swell has backed off a touch to 8 ft, but the period is a dreamy 16 seconds, and the morning sees a clean, offshore NNW breeze. The energy is still a robust 2941. This is a top-tier session for experienced surfers, offering excellent, clean conditions. The afternoon turns a bit cloudy with a cross-off wind, but the swell is still solid.

Saturday the 5th is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is windy with a strong WNW breeze, but the swell is a solid 8 ft and the period is 14 seconds. The afternoon, however, is another beast. The cross-off wind is strong, but the swell surges back to 15 ft, with a 15-second period, and the energy hits an insane 12500. Get ready for some serious power.

We get a bit of a breather on Sunday the 6th. The wind drops to a gentle offshore from the NW, and the swell, while still a decent 6 ft, is a little shorter period at 13 seconds. The energy is 1216, and it's clean and glassy. A solid option for a Sunday session.

The following week is a bit more mixed. Monday the 7th is small and clean, but the real action picks up again on Tuesday the 8th with a building 6-8 ft SW swell, hitting 2416 energy by the afternoon. It's clean, but there's a bit of a cross-off breeze.

Now, look ahead to Wednesday the 9th of September. The swell is 8 ft, but the period is a massive 19 seconds. The energy is a whopping 4595. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so it's not perfect, but the sheer power and length of the swell will be a sight to see. It's a bit of a trade-off.

The real standout of the second week comes on Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th. Thursday morning has a light, offshore NNW wind, a 6.5 ft SW swell with a 17-second period, and 2361 energy. It's clean, lined up, and perfect for experienced surfers. Friday is even better. The morning is clean with a light N breeze, a 7 ft SW swell, and a 19-second period, hitting 3063 energy. Then, Friday afternoon turns glassy, with a 6 ft SW swell and a 17-second period. The wind drops to nothing, and the energy is 1961. This is a glassy, long-period groundswell session that's going to be a dream.

The weekend of the 12th and 13th is a bit of a comedown. Saturday sees a solid drop in swell, with a 3 ft, 15-second period, and a gentle offshore breeze. Sunday the 13th morning is a surprising little gem. The wind is a glassy NNE breeze, and the swell is 3.5 ft, but the period is a massive 18 seconds. The energy is 786, but it's glassy and clean. The afternoon turns onshore, so make the most of the morning.

The last few days of the forecast,

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