Winkipop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming up for Winkipop over the next couple of weeks. Let’s get straight into it.

First off, don’t even bother paddling out for the next few days. We’ve got a flat spell from Sunday the 12th right through until Tuesday the 15th of July. Tiny little waves, nothing doing – the energy is barely there, with combined swell energy readings down at 63 (weak) and even lower. It’s a dead start.

Things start to wake up on Wednesday the 15th. We’ve got a pulse of southerly swell hitting 8ft in the morning, with a period of 8 seconds, so it’s a bit short-period and lumpy. The wind is a fresh offshore from the SSW, which is a big tick for a clean face, but it’s a steep, raw swell that’s going to be a handful. The energy is moderate to strong at 850. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 12ft, but the wind swings cross-off and it gets messy. This is expert territory, no doubt.

Thursday the 16th hangs in there with 8ft from the SSE in the morning, dropping to 6ft by the afternoon. The wind is cross-off, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s not going to be the most picturesque. The energy is moderate at 585. It’s surfable if you’re keen, but it’s not a standout.

The real standout window is staring us in the face for Sunday the 19th of July. The morning is the pick. We’ve got a solid 12ft of easterly groundswell, with a long period of 11 seconds, and the wind is a light cross-off from the SSE. The combined energy is a massive 3154, strong to very strong, and the conditions are clean. This is a big, powerful swell that will be firing down the point. The only catch is the size – at 12ft, it’s strictly for experts. The crowds are likely to be thick here, so get in early.

Monday the 20th is still pumping, with 8ft of east swell, a 10-second period, and a light W wind in the morning keeping it clean. The energy is still strong at 1303. A solid day for experienced surfers, but not as big as Sunday.

After that, the swell slowly backs off through the week. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd still have decent 6ft to 5ft waves, with clean conditions and light winds, but the energy drops to moderate. It’s fun, but nothing to write home about compared to Sunday.

By the time we hit the 23rd and beyond, the waves get smaller and the wind turns onshore or messy. There’s a couple of glassy moments on the 27th, but the swell is only 1ft – not worth paddling for.

The water temperature is sitting at 65°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

So, if you’ve got the skill and the nerve, Sunday the 19th is the big one. Get ready for a serious session.

Rusty.

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