Winki Pop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s shaping up for Winki Pop. This is a classic reef and point setup, and it’s a spot that needs a solid SW groundswell and clean offshore winds to really fire. The water’s sitting at 56°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start this week. Thursday the 20th starts off tiny, with only 1ft of SW swell pushing in, period a short 18 seconds, so it’s weak with combined energy at 128. It’s clean with a gentle offshore breeze, but honestly, it’s barely surfable. That afternoon bumps up to 2ft, still weak. Friday the 21st is a bit better – morning has 3ft SW swell, 15-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 396, but it’s cross-off wind. The afternoon cleans up nicely with a 2ft SW swell, 18-second period, offshore breeze, and the energy is 374. It’s clean and fun for a small wave, but nothing to get too excited about.

Now, Saturday the 22nd is where it gets real. The morning brings a massive 12ft SW swell, with a 15-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 7167 – that’s serious power. The wind is cross-off, so it’s not perfect, but for an advanced crew, this is going to be a beast. The afternoon holds at 12ft with a 14-second period, energy at 6526, still cross-off. This is big, heavy, and only for experts. On Sunday the 23rd, it drops to 5ft SW, 14-second period in the morning, but the wind goes offshore, light, and clean. The energy is 1181, and it’s very good. The afternoon is even better – 5ft, 16-second period, offshore light breeze, energy at 1563, and it’s described as excellent for experienced surfers. That Sunday afternoon is the true standout for the first week. Clean, solid, and that long period means the waves will have real shape and power.

Monday the 24th is still good, with 4ft SW swell, 14-second period, offshore wind, but the energy drops to 476. It’s fun but not the best. Tuesday the 25th goes sideways – morning has 5ft but cross-shore wind, and the afternoon is onshore and choppy with 3ft. Wednesday the 26th is interesting: morning goes glassy with 3ft SW swell, 14-second period, energy at 418. That’s clean and glassy, a real treat for a small wave session. The afternoon turns onshore, so the morning is the pick.

The second week gets a bit mixed. Thursday the 27th has 3ft SW, 12-second period, cross-off, clean but small. Friday the 28th has 4ft SW, 18-second period in the morning, energy at 871, but cross-shore wind. The wave quality is okay but not great. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are mostly poor, with small, weak swell and wind issues. But then look at Friday the 4th of September – that’s over a week away, so take it with a grain of salt, but it’s promising. The morning has 6ft SW swell, 16-second period, offshore wind, and combined energy at 1552. That’s excellent surf for experienced surfers, with solid, clean, powerful waves. The afternoon holds at 5ft, 15-second period, energy at 1185, still offshore. That Friday morning is the other standout, but it’s a long-range call, so don’t lock it in just yet.

Overall, the best on offer is Sunday the 23rd afternoon – clean, offshore, 5ft SW groundswell with a long period. For the big wave crew, Saturday the 22nd is a monster, but the wind is a bit cross. For the second week, keep an eye on Friday the 4th of September.

Rusty.

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