Winkipop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Winkipop.

We’ve got a pretty wild run coming up. The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but the end of the week and the weekend after that are looking absolutely massive. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real action kicks off this Friday, the 10th of July. It’s not the biggest swell, but the conditions are going to be magic. We’re looking at a 6ft SE swell with a 10-second period, and the wind is either light offshore or glassy. That’s going to produce some very clean, well-shaped waves at Winkipop. The energy is moderate (573), so it’s got some push. This is a solid option for a Friday session.

Saturday the 11th, the swell drops off to 3ft, and the wind turns cross or onshore. It’s a bit messy, so I’d give it a miss. Sunday and Monday are small and clean, but just not enough size to get excited about.

Now, hold onto your board. The real show starts Wednesday the 15th of July. The swell jumps to 10ft from the south, but the period is only 8 seconds. That’s a lot of raw energy (1208) but it’s a short-period wind swell, so it’s going to be pretty lumpy and raw. The wind is howling offshore at 19 mph, so it’ll be clean, but this is for experts only. It’s big, punchy, and not for the faint-hearted.

Thursday the 16th, the swell is 12ft from the SSE, and the period stretches to 9 seconds. The energy is very strong (2091), and we’ve got clean offshore winds. This is a great day for experienced surfers.

Friday the 17th, it gets even bigger. An 18ft SE swell with a 12-second period rolls in. The energy is massive (8866). This is a proper groundswell, and with that long period, it’s going to be heavy and powerful. The wind is cross-off, so it’s a bit of a battle, but for the crew that can handle it, this is a standout.

But the absolute best on offer is Saturday the 18th of July. We’ve got an 18ft SSE swell with that same 12-second period, but the wind swings to a light offshore from the WSW at only 6 mph. The energy is enormous (8418), and the conditions will be exceptional. This is a true standout for expert surfers. The waves will be big, clean, and powerful. This is the day to be in the water if you’ve got the skills.

Sunday the 19th, the swell drops to 10ft, and the wind turns onshore, so it’s a bit of a letdown after that epic Saturday. The surf then fades through the following week, with a few small, clean days but nothing to write home about. There’s a hint of another big swell (12ft, 12-second period) on Saturday the 25th of July, but that’s far out, so take it with a grain of salt.

Rusty.

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