Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, it's Rusty. Let's break down the surf over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, it's a slow start. We've got a bit of a lull the next couple of days, but nothing to get too worked up about. The real juice arrives mid-week, around the 13th and 14th, with a solid period of solid, powerful surf. After that, things taper off again. The long-range shows some smaller, fun waves, but we'll have to see how that plays out.

So, for the immediate future, Winki Pop (Victoria) is the spot. It's a reef and point setup, fairly exposed to the SW groundswell. This Saturday the 8th, the morning is looking clean with a 4ft SW swell at 16 seconds. The light NNE cross-off wind will keep it tidy. Wave energy is moderate (567). It's not huge, but there are some fun ones to be had. The afternoon drops a touch to 3ft, with a bit more breeze, but still clean. Expect some company in the water.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. The swell drops to 2ft and a fresh northeasterly wind makes a mess of it. Not worth getting wet. Now, Monday the 10th is where it gets interesting. The swell builds to 4ft, but the period jumps to 19 seconds – proper groundswell. Morning winds swing offshore from the NNW, which is a big plus. The energy is strong (1026). This is a solid, clean session. Being a reef and point, that long period might make it a little straight, but it should still have some good shape.

Tuesday the 11th drops back to 3ft, still with a good 15-second period. A clean morning with offshore wind, but less power. Wednesday the 12th sees things start to build again, with swell reaching 5-6ft by the afternoon. The energy is strong (1225 to 1775), but the cross-off wind keeps it from being perfect. It's a step up in size, but not pristine.

Now for the standout. Thursday the 13th is the pick of the week. We're looking at a solid 7ft SW swell with a 16-second period. The combined energy is very strong at 3803. The morning has a bit of cross-off, but the afternoon is magic – the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” This is a big, powerful groundswell. Only for the skilled crew – it's way over the 5ft mark. If you're not confident, watch from the rocks.

Friday the 14th holds similar size, around 7ft, with strong energy (2475 to 2565). Light cross-off winds keep it clean. Another serious day for serious surfers.

Saturday the 15th is a rare morning of completely glassy conditions. The swell is a very solid 6ft from the SW with a 15-second period. The energy is strong (1351). A clean, glassy, overhead day at a reef point is as good as it gets. Make the time for this one. The afternoon turns onshore, so the morning is the window.

From Sunday the 16th, the swell drops to around 4ft and the wind turns onshore, making for choppy conditions.

Next week, things get quieter. Monday the 17th has a smaller 4ft swell with light onshore winds. Not great. Tuesday the 18th is small, just under 3ft, but the period is a very long 18 seconds. The morning is glassy, so there might be a few fun ones if you're keen. But it's marginal.

There is another pulse in the long range. Around Thursday the 20th, the surf drops off to almost nothing, with a weak 2ft swell. But then on Friday the 21st, the swell picks back up to 3ft from the SW with a 14-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the NW. This looks promising, but it's a long way out, so treat it as a maybe.

So, the bottom line: the two clear standouts for good, clean surf are the afternoons of Thursday the 13th and the morning of Saturday the 15th. Big swell, light winds, and a quality reef break. That's your window. Monday the 10th is also a very good session if you want something with a bit more shape and less size. Crowds are likely at Winki Pop, especially on those better days, so get out early.

Water temp is about average for this time of year. A good wetsuit is still needed.

Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, that's the story. Rusty, out.

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