Winkipop surf break

Winkipop surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Friday 01 May 2026 AEST
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Winkipop surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Winkipop sea temperature is
21.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Winkipop this week:

The surf forecast for Winkipop over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Winkipop in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 5th May)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
4
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
12
1.9
ENE
12
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
172
206
510
611
932
906
874
1055
863
971
1513
978
819
694
595
505
424
402
279
212
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
NE
5
NNW
15
NNE
20
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NE
25
NNE
25
NNW
15
NNW
10
WSW
15
WNW
10
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
ESE
10
NW
15
W
15
E
15
W
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:00PM1.52m
8:30AM1.12m
8:33PM1.52m
9:09AM1.08m
9:07PM1.51m
9:49AM1.03m
9:44PM1.47m
10:30AM0.98m
10:23PM1.42m
11:16AM0.94m
11:06PM1.37m
12:08PM0.91m
11:54PM1.32m
Low Tide
1:36PM0.29m
2:35AM0.19m
2:07PM0.32m
3:14AM0.19m
2:40PM0.37m
3:53AM0.21m
3:13PM0.41m
4:35AM0.24m
3:49PM0.46m
5:20AM0.29m
4:29PM0.51m
6:09AM0.33m
5:15PM0.55m
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rain showers
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:28
6:28
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:33
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5:14
5:13
5:12
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
1
1
1
Temp °C
19
21
21
22
21
21
22
21
21
23
25
19
21
23
17
19
19
18
21
21
19
20
20
20
19
19
18
18
17
18
20
23
17
17
20
13
18
18
16
18
17
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
2.1
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
12
1.9
ENE
12
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
11
1.5
E
11
1.4
E
10
1.4
ENE
10
1.2
E
10
1.1
E
9
Energy kJ
107
172
206
510
611
4
4
3
3
863
971
1513
978
819
694
595
505
424
402
279
212
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
S
16
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
7
0.4
S
6
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
12
10
10
5
1
2
6
6
9
3
5
51
44
10
12
8
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
5
5
7
6
4
5
5
3
24
21
15
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
9
0.9
NNW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
3
0.8
NE
4
0.2
SSW
5
Energy kJ
932
906
874
1055
24
13
9
6
23
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
4
2
3
4
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
133
1
2
401
49
133
401
29
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
164
1
0
29
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
3
4
5
5
6
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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Information about the Winkipop Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Winkipop provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Winkipop can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Winkipop 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 (Winkipop) 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 Winkipop 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.

Winkipop is 6 km (4 miles) from Dee Why. If you plan a holiday in Sydney North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dee Why. Dee Why has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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