Winkipop surf break

Winkipop surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 03 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
22.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Winkipop in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 5th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 5th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 8th May)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
0
3
1
0
0
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
E
10
0.8
E
10
3.5
S
12
3
S
12
2.2
S
10
2.2
S
10
2
S
9
1.8
S
9
1.7
S
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
983
1242
863
917
992
949
821
790
669
541
400
349
279
115
3404
2751
1009
895
700
556
492
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
25
NNE
10
NW
15
N
10
NW
15
W
10
SE
10
WSW
10
WNW
20
NE
15
WNW
25
WNW
30
W
35
WSW
30
WSW
35
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
S
10
WSW
10
SW
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
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
1:09PM0.91m
00:47AM1.28m
2:13PM0.95m
1:45AM1.25m
Low Tide
3:53AM0.21m
3:13PM0.41m
4:35AM0.24m
3:49PM0.46m
5:20AM0.29m
4:29PM0.51m
6:09AM0.33m
5:15PM0.55m
7:01AM0.35m
6:12PM0.59m
7:55AM0.34m
7:22PM0.61m
8:47AM0.31m
part cloud
clear
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:30
6:31
6:31
6:33
6:33
6:33
6:35
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5:12
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
1
2
Temp °C
21
20
18
20
19
22
22
18
20
19
18
18
14
11
16
15
13
17
18
17
18
17
17
17
18
18
18
19
14
17
15
16
12
7
3
8
7
7
14
15
16
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
2.1
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2
ENE
11
1.8
ENE
11
1.8
E
11
1.7
E
11
1.6
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
E
10
0.8
E
10
3.5
S
12
3
S
12
2.2
S
10
2.2
S
10
2
S
9
1.8
S
9
1.7
S
9
Energy kJ
3
3
863
917
992
949
821
790
669
541
400
349
279
115
3404
2751
1009
895
700
556
492
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
S
18
0.9
S
10
0.7
S
8
1
NE
5
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
13
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
2
2
6
5
4
24
145
55
55
6
9
14
65
50
57
37
55
51
52
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.4
S
7
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
5
21
15
14
10
6
5
7
26
23
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
0.3
NW
3
0.6
SSW
4
1.3
NNE
5
0.4
NW
3
0.9
WSW
4
1.6
SW
6
0.8
WSW
5
Energy kJ
983
1242
1
12
83
2
25
187
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
1
5
4
1
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
401
29
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
179
0
2
60
23
16
167
1
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sydney North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
5
4
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
6
2
4
4
5
4
4
5
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
8
7
8
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
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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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