Winki Pop Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.37° S 144.29° E

Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Winki Pop sea temperature is
13.5° C
0.2° 

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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,335 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 01) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 1st Aug)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. We’ve only got one spot in the mix here, Winki Pop (VIC south-west coast), and it’s a consistent reef and point setup that loves a solid SW groundswell. The water’s sitting at 56°F which is right about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The real standout is shaping up for Saturday the 13th of August. That morning we’re looking at a massive 15ft SW groundswell with a 16-second period and a moderate offshore from the NW. The energy is cranked right up at 11616 – that’s proper strong, deep ocean energy. This is for expert surfers only, no doubt. The swell’s direction is bang on what this break loves, and the wind is clean and offshore. Expect exceptional, powerful waves. The afternoon drops a bit to 13ft but still holds the quality with offshore winds. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

Before that, the first week is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday the 1st of August starts us off with a clean 5ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds, light cross-off breeze, and the combined energy is a solid 1724. It’s decent for experienced surfers, but the wind is just slightly off. That’s your best early hit. Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd see the swell dropping and the wind picking up, making it more marginal. Tuesday the 4th is a write-off with rain and cross-shore chop. Wednesday the 5th through Friday the 7th is small and inconsistent – the swell dips under 3ft, but Friday morning the 7th has a glassy moment with 3ft SW swell and 16 seconds, and the energy is 713. It’s a clean, gentle session but nothing to get too excited about.

After the big Saturday the 13th, the swell eases but stays solid. Sunday the 14th has a 7ft SW groundswell with a 17-second period and clean offshore winds, energy at 3173 – excellent for experienced surfers, but the wind is stronger by the afternoon. Monday the 15th sees a 5ft SW swell with a moderate offshore, energy at 1312, still good for a paddle. By Tuesday the 16th, the swell bumps up to 8ft but the wind is howling at 25 mph, so it’s on the wild side and only for the brave.

Also, on the 10th of August, we get a nice pulse: 4ft SW groundswell at 18 seconds, offshore winds, energy at 1631 – that’s a clean, fun session for experienced surfers. The 11th and 12th have some size but the wind makes it a bit messy.

Bottom line: there’s a two-day gap right at the start with no recommendations, and then a few marginal days. The real gold is the 10th and that massive 13th. If you’ve got the skills, that Saturday the 13th is the one.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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17
1.6
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16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
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15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
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14
0.7
SSW
13
1.3
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12
0.9
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12
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10
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19
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18
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17
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18
0.9
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16
0.8
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18
1.1
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1179
1318
940
729
558
472
513
145
486
232
76
184
167
147
203
151
252
411
392
754
Wind (km/h)
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20
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NNW
30
WNW
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25
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25
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15
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High Tide
1:49AM1.54m
2:29PM1.87m
2:31AM1.62m
2:56PM1.88m
3:11AM1.69m
3:22PM1.87m
3:50AM1.75m
3:48PM1.85m
4:31AM1.80m
4:16PM1.83m
5:15AM1.81m
4:48PM1.80m
Low Tide
8:13PM0.68m
7:56AM0.39m
8:43PM0.56m
8:34AM0.41m
9:12PM0.45m
9:09AM0.45m
9:40PM0.35m
9:45AM0.51m
10:11PM0.26m
10:22AM0.60m
10:45PM0.19m
11:02AM0.70m
11:24PM0.14m
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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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