Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Winki Pop.

Alright mate, we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Winki Pop, a reef and point setup that loves a good SW groundswell. The water temp is sitting at about 56°F, just about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick things off on Friday afternoon, August 28th, but honestly, forget it – the wind is cross-onshore and the surf is chopped up, so you’re better off waiting. The first real call is Saturday morning, August 29th. A clean 4ft SW groundswell rolling in with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (466), meaning there’s enough to push you around, but it won’t be a grind. It’s small but clean, and Winki can make the most of it.

Sunday morning, August 30th, steps it up a notch – 5ft from the SSW with a moderate 806 energy, light cross-off wind, and clean conditions. This is a good one for getting into a rhythm. The standout, however, is shaping up to be Monday, August 31st. Morning brings 5ft SW swell with offshore wind and a solid energy jump to 1032, making for a clean, punchy session. Then the afternoon goes glassy – 4ft SSW, dead calm wind, and a healthy 1142 energy. That’s the pick of the first few days. The point will be lined up and the reef sections will be working.

Tuesday, September 1st still has surf (5ft SW, offshore wind), but the wind is getting a bit fresh at 16 mph. It’s clean but a bit blustery – still worth a paddle if you can handle the breeze.

The following week eases off a touch but offers consistent, clean waves. Friday, September 4th afternoon is a real standout for the experienced crew – 6ft SW swell, 1671 combined energy, and clean offshore wind. That’s proper.

Then, if you’re looking ahead, Friday morning, September 11th is looking like the best of the entire run. A chunky 6ft SSW groundswell, a very long 16-second period (33600+ energy), and a light offshore breeze. This is a serious groundswell with tons of energy, and the point setup at Winki is exactly what you want for a swell like this. The waves will have real push and length, but expect longer waits between sets. This one is for the experienced surfers.

Saturday, September 12th finishes the period with cleaner but smaller surf – 4ft SW, offshore breeze, and manageable conditions. A nice way to wind it down.

Overall, the consistency is strong across this forecast. The crowd factor at Winki Pop is “often” busy, so expect company, but the quality on offer will make it worthwhile. The real pearls here are Monday afternoon, August 31st, and that Friday morning, September 11th – mark those on your calendar, but the long-range stuff is a little less certain. The gaps? There’s no real dead run; it pretty much keeps giving. Just a few afternoons where the wind spoils the party.

Rusty.

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