Winki Pop Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.37° S 144.29° E

Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.3° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 12s period, SW swell with 1,420 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s 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 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 1st Aug)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Best Surf 4PM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 4th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s talk about the surf coming up at Winki Pop, a reef and point set-up that handles a fair bit of swell. This spot’s a consistent performer and it’s got plenty of action lined up over the next couple of weeks, but we’ve got to pick our moments for the best conditions. Water temp’s sitting at 56.5°F right now, which is about normal for the time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

The run kicks off Saturday morning, 1st of August, with a clean 2.3ft south-west swell rolling in at a long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and with a light north-north-east breeze keeping it cross-off, the wave energy is moderate (527). It’s small, but the quality is there for a confident surfer. The real standout comes later that same Saturday afternoon – the swell builds to a solid 4.6ft from the same south-west direction, still with that 17-second period, and the wind drops right back to a near-calm north-north-west breeze. The combined energy jumps to 1724, which is strong, and the conditions are clean and glassy. This is easily the best session of the first week: a powerful, long-period south-west swell with glassy wind on a point break. That’s a proper session.

Sunday the 2nd keeps the 4.6ft south-west swell with a 16-second period, but the wind picks up to a moderate 12 to 16 mph from the north. It’s still cross-off, but the extra breeze drops the quality into marginal territory. The energy is moderate (987 and 776). Monday the 3rd brings a 3.6ft south-west swell at 15 seconds, with a fresh 19 mph west-north-west offshore wind in the morning – that’s clean and punchy, but the energy is only moderate (817) and it’s paired with some clouds and light rain later. Tuesday the 4th sees a bigger pulse: 7.5ft south-west swell at 12 seconds in the morning, with moderate energy (1793). It’s clean, but the period’s shorter, and it’s pushing into the big range – this is expert territory. The afternoon turns ugly with a 16 mph south-west cross-shore and rain.

Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th drop right back to tiny 1.6ft to 2.0ft south-west swells. Very weak energy (between 181 and 424). Thursday afternoon goes glassy with a 16-second period, so if you’re desperate for a longboard and no wind, it’s there, but it’s not worth the drive. Friday the 7th picks up again to a clean 3.6ft south-west swell at 16 seconds with light wind, energy hitting 697 to 738 – a decent morning session but not the standout.

Now we hit a big gap. From Saturday the 8th through to Monday the 10th, the surf turns poor. The wind is strong – 16 to 19 mph from the north and then swinging south-west – and the swell drops to 1.3ft to 2.6ft. Energy is weak (185 to 664). Don’t bother.

The second week kicks off with a ripper. Tuesday the 11th of August starts with a 4.6ft south-west swell at 16 seconds, clean with light north-north-west offshore wind (energy 952). Then Tuesday afternoon goes absolutely mental: a 9.8ft south-west swell at 14 seconds, with glassy east-north-east wind. The combined energy is a massive 4396 – that’s very strong. This is for experts only; it’s big, powerful, and will be surging through the reef. Wednesday the 12th stays huge with another 9.8ft south-west swell at 13 seconds in the morning, glassy west-north-west wind, energy 4083. Same warning – only for the well-experienced. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with an onshore breeze.

Thursday the 13th drops to a still-sizeable 7.2ft to 7.5ft south-west swell at 12 seconds, but a moderate westerly breeze keeps it cross-off in the morning (energy 2021) before turning to a messy cross-shore in the afternoon. Friday the 14th is a beauty: a 7.9ft south-south-west swell at a long 16 seconds, with glassy south wind in the morning. Energy is 3610 – very strong. This is another expert-only session, but the quality is top shelf.

Saturday the 15th sees a cleaner 5.6ft south-south-west swell at 15 seconds with a light offshore north-west wind, energy 1145 – that’s a solid, fun session for strong surfers. Sunday the 16th wraps it up with a tiny 3.0ft south-south-west swell at a very long 18 seconds, glassy calm, but energy is still moderate (1021). It’ll be clean but small.

For the real standouts, I’d be circling Saturday afternoon the 1st of August for a clean, mid-range south-west swell with glassy wind – that’s your pick for a fun session without the big-wave hassle. And for the thrill-seekers, Tuesday afternoon the 11th of August and Friday morning the 14th of August are

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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0.7
SW
17
1.4
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17
1.6
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16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
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16
1.1
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15
1.1
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14
0.7
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13
2.3
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12
0.8
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1.4
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0.5
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19
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0.9
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1.1
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15
1.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
309
1179
1318
940
729
558
472
401
164
1420
200
287
184
169
147
124
153
505
553
432
655
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
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NNW
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N
20
N
25
N
25
NNW
30
WNW
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WNW
20
WNW
25
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15
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10
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WNW
10
WNW
15
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SSW
10
NNW
10
NNW
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Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
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off
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:00PM1.83m
1:49AM1.54m
2:29PM1.87m
2:31AM1.62m
2:56PM1.88m
3:11AM1.69m
3:22PM1.87m
3:50AM1.75m
3:48PM1.85m
4:31AM1.80m
4:16PM1.83m
5:15AM1.81m
4:48PM1.80m
Low Tide
8:13PM0.68m
7:56AM0.39m
8:43PM0.56m
8:34AM0.41m
9:12PM0.45m
9:09AM0.45m
9:40PM0.35m
9:45AM0.51m
10:11PM0.26m
10:22AM0.60m
10:45PM0.19m
11:02AM0.70m
11:24PM0.14m
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7:18
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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