Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. We've only got one spot on the radar, Winki Pop, for the next couple of weeks, so we're all-in on that reef and point. It’s moderately exposed, so it likes a solid SW pulse. Water temp is around 56°F, which is pretty standard for August. No anomalies.

Right off the bat, the first couple of days are pretty weak. Tuesday and Wednesday are looking small, with the energy reading between 87 and 390, which is weak. We're talking ankle to knee high. The wind is cross-off at times, but there's just no swell to push through. It’s a bit of a tease.

Thursday the 20th is nothing special either. The swell is tiny, 1ft to 2ft, but the wind goes offshore. There are a few waves, but they’re gutless and ordinary.

Friday the 21st, the swell starts to perk up a bit to 3ft and the energy jumps to 487 in the afternoon. Still not big, but the offshore breeze keeps things clean. A fun little longboard day.

Now, the weekend is the main event. Saturday the 22nd is the standout. The swell hits 5ft with energy readings of 1287 and 1403. That's a proper amount of juice. The morning is a little cross-off, but the Saturday afternoon looks excellent for those who know the break. Clean, solid, and powerful. This is the one to get.

Sunday the 23rd holds in nicely, with 5ft of SW swell and light offshore winds. Both morning and afternoon sessions are looking very good, with energy up around 1139 and 1403. Expect clean, powerful lines down the point. Another great day.

From Monday the 24th, it backs down. The swell drops to around 3ft to 4ft, which is still surfable, but the energy is way down. The wind goes offshore again in the afternoon, so there might be some clean, small waves if you're keen.

Tuesday the 25th sees a bump back up to 5ft, but the wind turns onshore with rain in the afternoon. The morning is okay with a cross-off breeze, but it's going to be bumpy. Not worth it unless you're desperate.

Wednesday the 26th, write it off. Onshore winds, messy waves. Not worth the drive.

Thursday the 27th is a bit better in the arvo with an offshore breeze. Swell is small at 3ft, but the clean breeze will make it look pretty. A few to be had.

Friday the 28th is one to watch. The swell jumps back up to 5ft with an energy reading of 825. The morning session looks excellent with light offshore winds. Get out there early. The afternoon, though, gets a bit of cross-onshore breeze and starts to get a little lumpy.

Saturday the 29th, forget it. Onshore winds, rain, just a messy choppy mess.

Sunday the 30th brings back some decent energy, 559 in the arvo, with a moderate offshore wind. The swell is small, 2ft to 3ft, but the conditions will be clean and glassy. A fun, clean grovel if you can find the right spot.

Then it just fades out. Early September sees the swell drop right out, energy readings dropping below 300. Just small leftovers until the next proper pulse comes through.

So, your two days to circle are Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd. A solid, solid weekend. The Friday morning the 28th also looks promising. The rest is just waiting for the next pulse.

Rusty.

Read more