Winki Pop Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.37° S 144.29° E

Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
13.7° C
0.4° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,847 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 30th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 29th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s brewing for Winki Pop (VIC) – that solid reef and point break that knows how to handle a good south-west swell. The forecast stretches out a full 16 days, so buckle up.

We kick off on Wednesday the 29th of July with a serious pulse. A big SW groundswell hits with waves 10ft in the morning, climbing to nearly 12ft by the afternoon, with a period of 15 to 16 seconds – proper long-period groundswell. The wind is a problem early, blowing 22 mph cross-shore, making it lumpy and poor. The afternoon eases to a moderate offshore, and while it’s cleaner, it’s still big and only for the experienced. The combined energy is massive – 4764 and then 9439 – that’s a lot of power.

Thursday the 30th drops to a more manageable 5ft, wind stays light and cross-off, and the water temp is 57°, right where it should be for this time of year. Sets have a 13-second interval, giving them some shape, but nothing special.

Friday the 31st is small – 4ft – with light offshores in the morning, but the quality is just okay. From Friday arvo through to Sunday morning, things get pretty average, with small, clean but unremarkable surf.

Now, Saturday the 1st of August is where the week finds its first real gem. Morning is tiny, but the afternoon sees a clean 5ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and the energy reads 2048. This is beautiful, well-shaped surf for the advanced crew. Crowds are often here, but on a day like that, it’s worth sharing the waves.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are both windy, with moderate onshore breezes of 15-18 mph, making things messy. That stretch is a skip.

Another gap through the middle of the week, then Wednesday the 5th of August gives a tiny but glassy 2ft swell with a 18-second period – perfect for a longboard session, just not for power.

The true standout of the second week is Monday the 10th of August. Morning has a fresh 18 mph offshore, 4ft at 14 seconds. The afternoon is the star: 6ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, moderate offshore. Energy at 2151 – that’s serious. This is expert territory.

Tuesday the 11th of August keeps the stoke alive with 6ft of SW swell, a 19-second period – very long period, perfect for the reef – and gentle offshore winds. Energy at 2460. The lulls between sets will be long, but the bombs will be beautiful.

Finally, Thursday the 13th of August serves up 7ft of SW groundswell with an 18-second period and moderate offshore wind. Energy at 3114 – this is big, clean, and only for experts.

So, Winki Pop has a few absolute crackers, especially around the 10th and 11th of August, with that Saturday the 1st of August arvo being a clean, fun session. Plenty of average days in between, but when it fires, it’s a proper wave.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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16
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12
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12
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0.7
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1.4
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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6068
4364
837
649
417
341
299
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309
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1318
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424
518
736
932
554
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280
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
WNW
20
WSW
10
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10
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5
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5
NNW
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High Tide
12:07PM1.63m
11:00PM1.33m
12:51PM1.71m
00:08AM1.38m
1:28PM1.78m
1:02AM1.46m
2:00PM1.83m
1:49AM1.54m
2:29PM1.87m
2:31AM1.62m
2:56PM1.88m
3:11AM1.69m
3:22PM1.87m
3:50AM1.75m
Low Tide
6:14PM1.02m
5:41AM0.46m
7:02PM0.92m
6:32AM0.42m
7:40PM0.80m
7:16AM0.40m
8:13PM0.68m
7:56AM0.39m
8:43PM0.56m
8:34AM0.41m
9:12PM0.45m
9:09AM0.45m
9:40PM0.35m
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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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