Winki Pop Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.37° S 144.29° E

Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.9° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,554 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 2nd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 3rd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 3rd Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here again for the imperial crew. Let’s break it down.

This whole 16-day run is basically just about Winki Pop, a reef-and-point number for the advanced only. Water temp is 57°F, which is about average for the time of year.

We’ve got a slow start, but Wednesday September 2nd gets the ball rolling. Wednesday morning shows clean surf at 2 ft from the SW, with a very long 16-second period. Combined wave energy is 1161. Winds are cross-off from the WNW at 12 mph. It’s clean, not perfect. Wednesday afternoon picks up: swell goes to 2 ft, still SW, 15-second period, offshore wind at 16 mph. That’s the sign of things to come.

Thursday the 3rd is a big step up. Morning swell hits 3 ft, afternoon roars to 5 ft, both SW, periods around 14 seconds. Combined energy goes from 4924 to a massive 9711. Wind is cross-off and 16 mph, so it’s clean but powerful. At that size (over 8 ft), it’s expert only. Beginners, sit this one out. Kite surfers would have a field day.

Friday the 4th is the absolute standout. Morning delivers 3 ft of SW swell with a 16-second period, combined energy of 2558. Wind is light offshore from the NW at 9 mph. Glassy, powerful, lined up. Afternoon is almost identical – 2 ft, same period, same light offshore. For experienced surfers, this is the session to chase. Long-period groundswell on a reef-point is a beautiful thing.

Saturday the 5th gets wrecked by wind. Offshore at 28 mph in the morning, cross-off at 25 mph in the afternoon. Swell is 2 ft to 3 ft, but paddling out is a chore. Not worth the hassle.

Sunday the 6th drops back. Clean 2 ft to 2 ft, light winds, but energy is weak – 1006 then 692. Surfable, but forgettable.

Then we hit a flat spell from Monday the 7th through Thursday the 10th. Monday has 0.9 ft slop, choppy – score zero. Tuesday the 8th has a brief window: clean 2 ft SW swell with an 18-second period in the morning, 17 seconds in the arvo, light offshore wind. That’s a short glassy moment for experts, but it’s isolated.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th see the swell jump back to 3 ft and 3 ft, but with strong cross-winds at 19 mph, then onshore. Not good for paddling. Better for kites.

From Friday the 11th onward, it’s a slow fade. Clean but small – 2 ft down to 0.7 ft by the 16th. Light winds, but energy is under 1000 most days. A few clean mornings if you’re hunting ankle-biters.

The real highlight is Friday the 4th of September – both morning and afternoon. That’s the best of the run: 2 ft to 3 ft SW swell, 16-second period, light offshore NW wind at 9 mph, clean, with combined energy over 2400. A proper groundswell session at a wave that demands respect. Don’t miss it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Mon night).

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1.4
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18
1.4
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1.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1135
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3094
7554
2794
2513
2465
1806
1203
1996
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1002
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358
199
110
341
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803
Wind (km/h)
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25
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High Tide
2:48PM1.85m
3:31AM1.96m
3:17PM1.85m
4:11AM1.96m
3:49PM1.84m
4:54AM1.92m
4:24PM1.81m
5:42AM1.84m
5:04PM1.75m
6:38AM1.73m
5:53PM1.66m
7:47AM1.64m
6:58PM1.56m
Low Tide
9:06PM0.15m
9:29AM0.52m
9:40PM0.08m
10:05AM0.60m
10:18PM0.05m
10:44AM0.69m
11:00PM0.07m
11:26AM0.80m
11:48PM0.15m
12:18PM0.90m
00:47AM0.26m
1:27PM0.98m
2:00AM0.37m
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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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