
Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 5,991 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s 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 08) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s 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 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, your local surf reporter, looking at what’s cooking for Winki Pop. Let’s get into it.
The next week and a half has a bit of a slow start, but there’s a real pulse of swell coming through for the experienced crew. The water’s sitting at 56°F right now, which is about average for this time of year.
We kick off Saturday the 8th with a bit of swell, but it’s not really on. The morning has a 4ft swell from the SW with a 16 second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the NNE at 15 mph. The energy is moderate (567), but it’s not coming together for a good session. The afternoon looks worse with the wind picking up to 25 mph. Sunday the 9th is a write-off: small, lumpy, and poor conditions.
Now, Monday the 10th is where it gets interesting. The morning session is the standout of the first week. We’re looking at 4ft of SW swell, with a very long 19 second period. The wind is offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, and the wave energy is strong (1026). This is a proper groundswell, and with that offshore wind, Winki Pop will be lining up with some real power. The long period means it’ll be a bit more walled up, but for a reef and point break, that’s a dream. The afternoon goes to shit with a cross-shore wind, so get it in the morning.
Tuesday the 11th morning is still worth a paddle with a 3ft SW swell and offshore wind, but it’s a step down. Wednesday the 12th morning has a bigger 5ft swell, but it’s a bit of a chunky 16 second period, and the wind is fresh offshore at 19 mph. The energy is very strong (1225), but the conditions are marginal. The afternoon gets messy.
Here’s the big one. Thursday the 13th morning is for experts only. We’re talking 8ft of SW swell, 16 second period, with very strong wave energy (3279). The wind is offshore from the WNW at 16 mph. This is a serious, powerful swell. It’s a big, heavy day for the crew who know what they’re doing. The afternoon is similar at 8ft. Friday the 14th holds that size, with the afternoon seeing 8ft of SSW swell and a 17 second period, and the energy absolutely cranks at 4725. The wind is light, so it’s clean, but this is not for the faint of heart.
Saturday the 15th morning is still pumping for the experienced surfer: 7ft of SSW swell, 16 second period, with very strong energy (2199). The wind is almost glassy from the west at 3 mph. This is excellent, but it’s big and consistent. The afternoon drops a bit but still has a 6ft set.
After that, the swell starts to fade. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th are smaller and more onshore, with messy conditions. There’s a small window on Tuesday the 19th morning with a 3ft SW swell and clean cross-off wind, but it’s a poor man’s version of what we had.
The best of the best is the Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th for the big-wave chargers. Monday the 10th morning is the pick for the rest of us who want a clean, powerful session without the absolute monster size. Winki Pop is an advanced spot, and it’s often crowded, so expect company.
Rusty signing off.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
567 | 468 | 297 | 192 | 111 | 815 | 1026 | 861 | 639 | 355 | 301 | 671 | 1225 | 1194 | 5991 | 3260 | 2941 | 1801 | 2856 | 4255 | 3010 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:24PM1.75m | 7:02AM1.74m | 6:09PM1.69m | 8:12AM1.69m | 7:06PM1.62m | 9:32AM1.68m | 8:25PM1.55m | 10:50AM1.72m | 9:59PM1.54m | 11:54AM1.79m | 11:28PM1.60m | 12:46PM1.87m | 00:40AM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:46AM0.81m | 00:11AM0.13m | 12:38PM0.93m | 1:07AM0.16m | 1:45PM1.02m | 2:14AM0.21m | 3:11PM1.05m | 3:33AM0.25m | 4:42PM0.98m | 4:51AM0.25m | 5:55PM0.82m | 6:01AM0.25m | 6:53PM0.63m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | 19 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
567 | 468 | 297 | 192 | 111 | 815 | 1026 | 861 | 309 | 154 | 301 | 671 | 1225 | 1194 | 3720 | 3260 | 2941 | 1801 | 2856 | 4255 | 3010 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 16 | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | ESE 6 | E 5 | ESE 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 8 | SW 17 | — | SW 20 | — | S 16 | — | — | S 17 | S 19 | S 19 |
— | 5 | — | 13 | 76 | 3 | 17 | 18 | 553 | 355 | 59 | 346 | — | 373 | — | 19 | — | — | 135 | 470 | 450 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | — | SE 10 | — | SW 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 6 | — | 4 | — | 94 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NW 3 | SW 6 | SW 9 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | SW 13 | WNW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — |
3 | 3 | 11 | 37 | 51 | 11 | 2 | 202 | 639 | 2 | 10 | 20 | 14 | 32 | 5991 | 3 | — | — | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 30 | 88 | 30 | 10 | 0 | 235 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 329 | 519 | 524 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
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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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