Surf Forecasts:
Winki Pop surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,685 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 19s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 19s period. 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 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winki Pop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here, let’s talk swell.
First few days are dead. Nothing worth suiting up until Monday, August 10th. That’s where Winki Pop (Victoria) comes alive. Monday morning is the pick of the whole run: 2ft of clean SW groundswell with a massive 19-second period. Wind is light offshore from the NNW. That long-period energy wraps deep onto the reef and point. The combined energy reading is 1026—moderate but solid. Water temp is about 56°, right on average for this time of year.
Tuesday the 11th follows with 3ft in the morning, wind offshore, and period at 15 seconds. Afternoon bumps to 4ft, still with offshore wind. Good shape, consistent sets.
Wednesday the 12th pushes up to 5ft in the morning and 5ft by afternoon. Cross-offshore wind, but the period stays at 16 seconds. Energy climbs to 1443. This is strong surf—better for experienced surfers.
Thursday the 13th is the heavy hitter. We’re talking 6ft in the morning, hitting 6ft in the afternoon. Light cross-off wind, 15-second period, and energy at 1569. This is powerful, clean, and excellent for strong surfers. That’s your second standout.
Friday the 14th holds size at 6ft but the wind turns more side-shore in the afternoon, making it a bit bumpy. Morning is still okay.
From Saturday the 15th onward, the quality fades fast. Onshore winds and chop take over. A small, glassy window opens on Monday the 17th with 3ft, but it’s not worth the hype.
Looking way out to Sunday, August 23rd, there’s a glimmer: glassy conditions, 4ft of SW swell with a 17-second period, and energy at 973. That’s a long way off, so fingers crossed.
Bottom line: focus on Monday the 10th and Thursday the 13th. Winki Pop can get crowded, so plan accordingly.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 192 | 111 | 815 | 1026 | 861 | 553 | 355 | 472 | 805 | 1129 | 1350 | 1456 | 1436 | 1486 | 1506 | 1547 | 1547 | 1306 | 1059 | 928 | 763 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 1:30PM1.93m | 1:40AM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 7:00AM0.25m | 7:41PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — |
 | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | 4 | 2 | 18 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 7 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 192 | 111 | 815 | 1026 | 861 | 158 | 355 | 472 | 805 | 1129 | 1350 | 1456 | 1436 | 1486 | 1506 | 1547 | 1547 | 1306 | 1059 | 928 | 763 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 8 | SW 16 | S 6 | SSW 19 | S 17 | — | SSW 7 | S 15 | — | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 16 | — | SSW 16 | S 15 | — | S 16 |
| kJ | 13 | 76 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 553 | 27 | 139 | 52 | — | 93 | 18 | — | 83 | 70 | 42 | — | 82 | 67 | — | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | — | SE 9 | SW 8 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 18 | 4 | — | 3 | 35 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 4 | N 3 | SW 5 | SW 7 | NW 2 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | SW 5 | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 29 | 53 | 6 | 6 | 56 | 308 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 43 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 30 | 19 | 0 | 358 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 329 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 0 | 6 | 75 | 0 |
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