Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SW swell with 7,597 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Winki Pop in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
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 coming down the line for Winki Pop.
We’ve got a bit of a restless start, but the good news is there’s some serious quality on the way later in the period. The swell is coming from the SW, which is right in the sweet spot for this reef and point set-up. The water temp is sitting around 56°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real sniff of something decent hits Tuesday morning, August 11th. We’ve got a clean 3ft SW swell with a long 15-second period, and a moderate offshore breeze from the NW. The energy is moderate at 464, but the conditions will be clean. It’s a solid start to the week.
The real standout, the one you’ve got to circle, is Wednesday morning, August 12th. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SW with a 16-second period, and the combined swell energy is a pumping 6661. That’s serious power. The wind is a cross-off from the WSW at 19 mph, but it’s clean. This is big, powerful groundswell – at 10ft, it’s strictly for the experienced crew. The long period will make for some steep, lined-up walls on the point, but be ready for longer lulls between sets.
Thursday afternoon, August 13th, is another highlight. We’re looking at 7ft from the SW, 16-second period, with a gentle cross-off breeze from the WSW. The guide calls it excellent for experienced surfers, and with clean conditions and moderate energy (2177), it’s a top contender for the week.
Friday morning, August 14th, holds 8ft from the SSW, 17-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze. The energy is strong at 3708. This is another big day for the experienced surfer.
Looking further out, the surf backs off but stays surfable. The glassy morning on Sunday, August 16th, with 5ft SW swell and 14-second period, is a nice mellow option for the less crowded session. The wind is glassy, so it’ll be clean as a whistle.
The second week sees a definite drop in size. The biggest pulse is Monday morning, August 25th, with a 4ft SW swell and a 14-second period, and a gentle offshore from the WNW. It’s clean, but the energy is low at 903. It’s a cruisy option for a quiet session, but nothing to get too hyped about.
Overall, the pick of the entire forecast is Wednesday morning, August 12th. That 10ft SW swell with the 16-second period is the biggest, cleanest window we’ve got. Thursday afternoon and Friday morning are also excellent. Just remember, when it’s over 8ft, it’s experts only. Don’t be a hero.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 861 | 553 | 418 | 472 | 795 | 5205 | 1350 | 6861 | 2413 | 2093 | 2092 | 3497 | 2535 | 1511 | 1206 | 1088 | 869 | 763 | 701 | 536 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:06PM1.62m | 9:32AM1.68m | 8:25PM1.55m | 10:50AM1.72m | 9:59PM1.54m | 11:54AM1.79m | 11:28PM1.60m | 12:46PM1.87m | 00:40AM1.71m | 1:30PM1.93m | 1:40AM1.81m | 2:09PM1.97m | 2:32AM1.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:14AM0.21m | 3:11PM1.05m | 3:33AM0.25m | 4:42PM0.98m | 4:51AM0.25m | 5:55PM0.82m | 6:01AM0.25m | 6:53PM0.63m | 7:00AM0.25m | 7:41PM0.44m | 7:51AM0.28m | 8:24PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 861 | 553 | 418 | 472 | 795 | 1456 | 1350 | 2146 | 2413 | 2093 | 2092 | 3497 | 2535 | 1511 | 1206 | 1088 | 869 | 763 | 701 | 536 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SW 6 | S 6 | SSW 19 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | S 17 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 15 | — | S 15 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 53 | 23 | 139 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 84 | — | 211 | 81 | — | — | — | 38 | — | 18 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 6 | SW 7 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 24 | 51 | 23 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 6 | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | SW 16 | W 3 | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 48 | 95 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5205 | 3 | 6861 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 200 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 329 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 14 |
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