Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at the coming weeks for Winki Pop. This is a reef and point setup that loves a good SW groundswell, and we’ve got a run of solid energy heading our way, but you’ll need to pick your moments.

The first few days are a bit of a tease. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th have some swell, around 3.6 ft to 7.2 ft, but the wind is all wrong – cross and cross-on, making things choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is moderate at first, then jumps to strong (2316) on Wednesday, but the wind is ruining it. Not worth the paddle.

Thursday the 27th is a sigh of relief. The swell drops right back to a tiny 2 ft to 2.6 ft, but the wind goes offshore and it cleans right up. The energy is weak (204-212), so it’s a longboard or grovel board kind of day. Clean, but tiny.

Friday the 28th stays small, 2.6 ft to 3.6 ft, but the wind is cross-off or cross, and the groundswell period hits 18 seconds. That’s a proper long-period pulse, but it’s low energy (682-729). The long period will make it wall up a bit, but still small. Clean and surfable, but not a standout.

The real gem this week is Saturday the 29th morning. We get a 3.3 ft SW groundswell, 14 seconds, and the wind goes completely glassy. Zero wind. The combined energy is moderate (416), and the water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s described as having “expect good surf conditions,” which is the best call of the week so far. The break is fairly exposed, and the swell direction (SW) matches the optimum exactly. This is the session to aim for – clean, glassy, and fun. The only thing to watch is that crowds are listed as “often,” so expect company.

Sunday the 30th morning is also glassy, with a 3.0 ft, 13-second swell, but the energy is a bit higher (490). It’s a good back-up option, but Saturday morning is the pick.

Then we get into the real meat. Monday the 31st of August is a standout. The morning shows a 6.6 ft SSW groundswell, 16 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the NNW. The combined energy is strong (2266). That’s proper groundswell. The forecast says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” – and at 6.6 ft, this is getting into the big boy territory. The afternoon holds 5.6 ft with a 17-second period and light offshore as well. This is a reef setup, so that long period will wrap in nicely. If you’re advanced, this is a must-surf. Beginners, stay well clear.

Tuesday the 1st of September holds a clean 3.3 ft, 15-second swell with moderate offshore winds (12 mph), but the energy is only moderate (429). It’s clean, but a big drop from the day before.

Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are a write-off. Onshore winds and poor to marginal conditions. The swell drops, the wind howls onshore. The energy is moderate but the quality is gone.

Now, look ahead. Friday the 4th of September is very promising. A 4.6 ft to 4.3 ft SW groundswell, 15 seconds, with light cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (795-727), and the conditions are “very good.” This is a solid, clean, fun day for a wide range of surfers.

Saturday the 5th of September gets interesting but windy. The morning has a 7.5 ft SW swell, 15 seconds, but the wind is strong (25 mph) from the north, creating clean but very windy conditions. The energy is strong (2377). The afternoon, however, cleans up with a 6.9 ft, 16-second swell and offshore wind. The call is “excellent surf for experienced surfers.” If you’re advanced and can handle the size, that afternoon session is a serious option.

The absolute peak of the forecast is Monday the 7th of September. Both morning and afternoon show a massive 9.8 ft SW groundswell, 17 seconds, with light offshore winds. The combined energy is extremely strong (5364 and 4328). The forecast calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a big, powerful, long-period groundswell. At this size, it’s experts only. The reef setup will handle the long period well, so expect well-shaped, powerful waves. If you’re not an expert, do not even think about it. This is the big one.

Tuesday the 8th of September still has a big 7.2 ft to 6.2 ft swell, 18-19 seconds, with cross-off winds, but it’s a step down from Monday. Still a heavy day for the brave.

The forecast ends on Wednesday the 9th of

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