
Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 13,412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, we’ve got a solid run of surf on the way for Winki Pop, but it’s a bit of a mixed bag—some real gems, and some days where you’ll be better off waxing the kiteboard. The water temp is sitting around 57°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so you won’t need the thickest steamer, but you’ll still want a good one.
Alright, let’s kick off with Friday the 24th. The morning session is the standout early in the window. We’ve got a solid 13ft SW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, and the combined energy is pumping at 11390 – that’s strong to very strong. It’s a cross-off wind from the west at 12 mph, keeping things clean. This is advanced territory though—over 8ft, so don’t even think about it if you’re not an expert. The afternoon drops off a bit, still 8ft but wind picks up to 19 mph and the energy halves.
Saturday the 25th is still big but on the slide. Morning has 12ft SW swell, 12-second period, and 4596 energy, but it’s light rain and a moderate cross-off. Still a heavy wave, but not as clean as Friday. Afternoon drops to 10ft.
By Sunday the 26th, the swell backs right off to 4ft and 4ft, with energy barely cracking 423. Conditions are clean but the juice is gone. Monday the 27th sees a NW offshore breeze, which is a good sign, but the swell is tiny—3ft and 3ft—low energy. Just small, clean waves.
Tuesday the 28th is a write-off for surfing. The swell bumps up to 4-5ft, but wind is a fresh 19-22 mph and the afternoon is labelled poor. You’ll see some chop, not worth paddling out.
Now, Wednesday the 29th is a return of some size. We’ve got 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period, 2233 energy. The morning is cross-off and clean, but the afternoon swings to a cross-shore with cross-chop. This is a solid swell, but it’s a bit rough later.
From Thursday the 30th through to Saturday the 1st of August, the swell sits around 3ft to 5ft, mostly clean, but it’s a bit of a lull. The standout here is Friday the 31st afternoon – glassy conditions with a NE wind, barely a ripple, and a 3ft SSW swell. It’s small, but that glassy surface is pure silk. Then Saturday the 1st of August afternoon has a gentle offshore and 4ft SW swell with a 16-second period, energy of 747. Very clean, very fun.
Sunday the 2nd of August is clean but the wind picks up again, and the swell is only 4-5ft. Nothing special.
Hold on to your board for Monday the 3rd of August. Morning has 4ft SW swell with a very long 19-second period, 1064 energy, and a light breeze. It’s clean, but the real excitement is Tuesday the 4th of August. This is your top pick. Morning: 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, 1456 energy, and a gentle offshore from the NW. Afternoon: 6ft SW, 16-second period, 1575 energy, and a moderate offshore. Both sessions are labelled excellent for experienced surfers. This is a true standout—clean, solid, well-shaped groundswell on a reef and point break. It’s not too big, not too small, just right for an advanced surfer. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
Wednesday the 5th of August is still good, 5ft SW with a moderate offshore, but the energy drops to 915. Then we get another spike on Thursday the 6th of August. Morning: 8ft SSW swell, 18-second period, 4403 energy, and a moderate offshore. This is excellent for experienced surfers, but it’s getting big again. Afternoon holds at 7ft with 2641 energy. This is a very long period groundswell, so it’s going to be powerful and might break a bit straight at the beach, but on a reef and point setup like this, it’ll be lined up.
After that, Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th of August trail off into small, clean waves under 5ft, with low energy. The last few days are just average.
So, for the best on offer: Friday the 24th morning for the biggest, most powerful swell of the run (13ft SW, 15-second period, 11390 energy) – but expert only. And Tuesday the 4th of August is the best all-rounder – solid 6ft SW, long period, clean offshore winds, and excellent conditions. That’s the one to circle on the calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
2479 | 1710 | 3586 | 2386 | 636 | 403 | 263 | 216 | 179 | 153 | 390 | 495 | 319 | 3970 | 3245 | 1860 | 1048 | 640 | 430 | 421 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:02PM1.61m | 7:41AM1.55m | 6:37PM1.52m | 8:44AM1.51m | 7:19PM1.43m | 9:57AM1.51m | 8:17PM1.36m | 11:09AM1.55m | 9:38PM1.32m | 12:07PM1.63m | 11:00PM1.33m | 12:51PM1.71m | 00:08AM1.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:50AM0.38m | 1:11PM1.00m | 1:35AM0.44m | 2:12PM1.09m | 2:29AM0.49m | 3:35PM1.13m | 3:34AM0.51m | 5:06PM1.10m | 4:41AM0.50m | 6:14PM1.02m | 5:41AM0.46m | 7:02PM0.92m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Feels °C | 6 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
2479 | 1710 | 1211 | 908 | 636 | 403 | 263 | 216 | 179 | 153 | 390 | 495 | 319 | 3970 | 3245 | 1860 | 1048 | 640 | 430 | 421 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | N 6 | — | SW 15 | — | S 15 | — | — | — | S 25 | SW 23 |
— | — | — | — | — | 27 | 11 | 25 | 34 | 54 | 1 | — | 220 | — | 118 | — | — | — | 12 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WNW 3 | SW 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — |
— | 2 | 3586 | 2386 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 3159 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 329 | 33 | 329 | 294 | 294 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 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.
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