Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got a solid run of swell ahead for Winki Pop, so let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a classic reef and point setup that loves a good SW groundswell, and it’s delivering. The water is sitting at 56°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real surfable option kicks off Sunday morning, the 2nd, but honestly, it’s nothing to get excited about. We’ve got a 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, but the wind is a cross-off from the north at 12 mph. The combined energy is moderate (986), and the call is marginal. It’s a bit of a tease to start.

Monday the 3rd looks better. Morning brings a 4ft SW groundswell, with a 15-second period and a clean offshore breeze from the WNW at 16 mph. That’s what we want to see. The energy is moderate (856), and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” That’s a nice little window.

Now, Tuesday the 4th is where things get serious. The morning session sees the swell jump to 8ft from the SW, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is strong (2222). But here’s the catch – it’s pushing 8ft, and with that kind of size, this is strictly for the experienced crew. The wind is a cross-off, but the later afternoon goes cross-shore and messy, so grab the morning if you’re good enough.

We hit a bit of a lull Wednesday the 5th through to Thursday the 6th, with smaller waves around 2ft to 2ft. The energy drops right off (195-358). Thursday afternoon does go glassy, though, so if you’re desperate for a cruise, you might find a knee-high ripple.

The standout window, and the one I’m most excited about, is Friday the 7th. The afternoon session is a beauty. The swell is 4ft from the SW, with a very long 17-second period. That’s proper groundswell energy (1472). The wind goes glassy – dead calm from the west at 3 mph. The report calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is the pick of the first week. Perfect lines, clean faces, and because it’s a point, that long period will wrap in beautifully.

The following week, Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th, fade out with smaller, wind-affected conditions. Monday the 10th brings a big pulse back, with a 8ft SW swell and a 17-second period, generating strong energy (5236). But the wind is cross-shore, making it a bit of a mess. Not ideal for paddling, but if you’re a kite surfer, that’s your window.

Tuesday the 11th is a nice reset with 4ft and clean offshore winds.

Looking further ahead, the next real standout is Wednesday the 12th. We’ve got a 6ft SW groundswell (16s period) with a gentle offshore from the NW. The energy is strong (1622). The report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a big, clean day for the more advanced rippers.

Then, keep an eye on Thursday the 13th. This is the biggest swell of the run. The morning sees a 10ft swell from the SSW, with a 15-second period, and it’s accompanied by a clean offshore wind from the WNW at 12 mph. The combined energy is very strong (3899). This is serious, heavy, expert-only territory. The afternoon stays at 8ft with the same clean wind. If you’re a charger, this is your day.

The run continues into the second week with solid, consistent 5ft to 5ft SW groundswells and favorable winds through Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th. These are all excellent, clean options for experienced surfers. The consistency at Winki Pop is usually there, and this forecast proves it.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute best on offer is Friday afternoon the 7th for that glassy, long-period perfection, and Thursday the 13th for the big-wave crew looking for a heavy, offshore thumping. Get out there.

Rusty.

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