Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead at Winki Pop (VIC), a reef and point that loves a good SW groundswell. The water’s sitting at 56° – pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The pattern kicks off with a clean, workable swell. Saturday morning (29th August) is the real standout early on. We’re looking at 4ft of SW swell, a 14-second period, light WNW offshore breeze, and the combined wave energy is sitting at a moderate 470. The place is often crowded, so get in early.
Sunday morning (30th August) picks up a touch more size – 5ft from the SSW – with a light cross-off breeze and cleaner conditions. The energy bumps up to 835. That’s the pick of the weekend.
Monday morning (31st August) is a beauty. Glassy conditions, 5ft SW swell, 14-second period, and wave energy jumps to 1063. This is shaping up to be one of the best sessions on offer.
Tuesday morning (1st September) sees a stronger cross-off wind, but the swell drops back to 4ft in the afternoon with a solid offshore breeze. It’s still clean, but the energy’s down to 566.
Wednesday morning (2nd September) brings a big jump – 8ft from the WSW, 14 seconds, and combined energy of 3130. That’s a heavy one, only for experienced surfers. The afternoon cleans up nicely with 4ft and a light cross-off.
Thursday (3rd September) holds 6ft to 6ft SW swell, with a moderate offshore wind in the morning. Energy’s around 1179 to 1253. Still good for advanced crew.
Friday (4th September) is a steady 5ft to 5ft SW groundswell, moderate offshore winds, energy around 754 to 1125. Solid, clean, and reliable.
Saturday (5th September) gets serious. The morning sees 8ft SW swell, fresh cross-off winds, and a combined energy of 2339. By the afternoon, it’s pushing 10ft SW, 14 seconds, and a massive 4876 energy reading. This is big, powerful, and only for the experienced. The beachy setup might even start looking more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers.
Sunday (6th September) drops back to 5ft with a fresh offshore, but the wind is strong – 30 km/h in the morning and 40 km/h in the afternoon. Energy’s 890 then 731. Clean but a paddle battle.
Monday (7th September) is a write-off for the morning with poor conditions, but the afternoon brings 5ft SW swell, 16 seconds, and a strong offshore wind. Energy jumps to 1987, but it’s hard work paddling into.
Tuesday (8th September) is messy. Cross-onshore winds, lumpy, poor. Skip it.
Wednesday (9th September) is a standout option for the second week. Morning has 7ft SSW swell, 19-second period – that’s a very long period groundswell – and a combined energy of 3784. The afternoon is even better: 7ft SW, 17 seconds, light cross-off, and energy of 2714. This is excellent for experienced surfers at a point or reef break.
Thursday (10th September) keeps the quality. Morning brings 6ft SW, 15 seconds, moderate offshore, energy 1868. The afternoon is 7ft SSW, 16 seconds, glassy light wind, and energy 2579. Another top session.
Friday (11th September) drops to 5ft SW in the morning, gentle offshore, energy 701. Afternoon is smaller at 3ft, but still clean.
Saturday (12th September) finishes strong. Morning has 6ft SSW, 12 seconds, moderate offshore, energy 1930. The afternoon is a ripper: 4ft SSW, 20-second period – that’s very long – and energy of 2310. Glassy, clean, excellent for the point.
Sunday (13th September) winds down with 4ft to 3ft, clean but marginal.
Best on offer: Monday 31st August morning for the glassy conditions and solid 5ft SW swell, and Wednesday 9th September afternoon for the big, clean 7ft SW groundswell with that long period. Both are standouts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 466 | 469 | 465 | 669 | 845 | 895 | 857 | 672 | 1271 | 871 | 566 | 341 | 2553 | 743 | 1229 | 1179 | 1253 | 816 | 754 | 1074 | 1314 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:53PM1.70m | 00:50AM1.55m | 1:23PM1.76m | 1:34AM1.69m | 1:52PM1.81m | 2:14AM1.81m | 2:20PM1.83m | 2:52AM1.90m | 2:48PM1.85m | 3:31AM1.96m | 3:17PM1.85m | 4:11AM1.96m | 3:49PM1.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:03PM0.71m | 7:00AM0.47m | 7:34PM0.55m | 7:40AM0.45m | 8:04PM0.40m | 8:17AM0.45m | 8:34PM0.26m | 8:53AM0.47m | 9:06PM0.15m | 9:29AM0.52m | 9:40PM0.08m | 10:05AM0.60m | 10:18PM0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 466 | 469 | 465 | 669 | 845 | 895 | 857 | 672 | 1271 | 871 | 566 | 341 | 572 | 743 | 1229 | 1179 | 1253 | 816 | 754 | 1074 | 1314 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | E 9 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | — | SW 17 | S 16 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 15 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 18 | 98 | 39 | — | 190 | 470 | 844 | — | — | 148 | 5 | — | 44 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 23 | — | S 15 | S 15 | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 11 | — | 68 | 17 | — | 16 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NW 4 | NW 3 | WSW 14 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 14 | 2 | 2553 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 234 |
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