
Surf Forecasts:
Winkipop surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, S swell with 710 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with S swell.
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 Friday (Jun 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Winkipop in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 26th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 27th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winkipop over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
396 | 632 | 156 | 227 | 82 | 90 | 68 | 142 | 56 | 48 | 171 | 107 | 187 | 110 | 75 | 139 | 109 | 78 | 64 | 72 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:26PM1.33m | 4:40AM0.96m | 5:10PM1.38m | 5:37AM0.94m | 5:52PM1.42m | 6:28AM0.94m | 6:32PM1.46m | 7:14AM0.96m | 7:12PM1.50m | 7:56AM0.98m | 7:51PM1.53m | 8:36AM1.00m | 8:30PM1.54m | 9:14AM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:05PM0.44m | 10:23AM0.40m | 11:58PM0.38m | 11:07AM0.42m | 00:44AM0.33m | 11:51AM0.42m | 1:26AM0.28m | 12:34PM0.42m | 2:06AM0.23m | 1:15PM0.40m | 2:44AM0.21m | 1:55PM0.39m | 3:21AM0.19m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | |
4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:53 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:55 | — | 4:55 | |
mm | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | S 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | S 12 | ESE 6 | S 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 |
6 | 1 | 156 | 227 | 82 | 90 | 61 | 142 | 56 | 48 | 171 | 53 | 41 | 24 | 75 | 19 | 109 | 78 | 64 | 72 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 8 | S 13 | S 12 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | S 14 | E 13 | S 11 | S 18 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
8 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 46 | 76 | 68 | 5 | 47 | 36 | 68 | 48 | 36 | 4 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | — | E 9 | S 10 | S 15 | NE 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 17 | S 15 | — | — | S 18 | E 12 | S 17 | E 11 | S 15 | E 9 | S 12 |
— | 17 | — | 2 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 22 | 19 | 53 | 41 | — | — | 26 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | ESE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | — | E 6 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNW 3 |
396 | 632 | 118 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 19 | — | 107 | 187 | 110 | — | 139 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 2 |
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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.
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