Winkipop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. This is your local surf outlook for the next stretch.

We’re looking at a mixed bag on the Surf Coast. The first few days are pretty average, but there are a couple of windows of clean, lined-up surf if you’re patient. The standout window is Saturday morning, August 15th, and then again early on Wednesday, August 19th and Sunday, August 23rd. The second week looks more promising for size but the winds get messy.

Winkipop is the only spot firing here, and it’s a classic point break that works best on a solid S/SE swell. The water is sitting at 17°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don't forget the booties.

Saturday morning, August 15th: This is your best early call. We’ve got a solid 4ft south swell running with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light, clean cross-offshore from the south – barely 6 mph. That’s about as good as it gets for a morning session. The combined swell energy is moderate (313). It’s clean, it’s punchy, and it’s set up for the bank. Heads up though, crowds are often a thing here, so get in early.

Saturday afternoon the wind picks up from the SSE, bumping the swell to 5ft, but it gets a bit messy with the cross-off breeze at 12 mph. Still surfable, but not as clean.

Sunday, August 16th, the swell drops fast. Morning has a tiny 2ft with a 17-second period which is way too long for the size, and the cross-shore wind from the SE makes it choppy. Stay home.

Monday and Tuesday are a write-off. Small swell, mixed up wind, and poor conditions.

Wednesday morning, August 19th: This is the surprise winner. The swell is only 4ft from the ESE with a 7-second period, so it’s a bit weak and short, but the wind is a glassy, light westerly at 3 mph, making it cross-offshore. Combined energy is moderate (241), and it’s dead clean. It will be small, but if you’ve got a fish or a grovel board, this is the session to sneak in.

Thursday and Friday are small and wobbly with onshore winds and weak energy (under 100). Not worth paddling out.

Saturday, August 22nd: Afternoon sees a spike of 7ft south swell with a short 7-second period, but the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-offshore from the south. Impressive energy (430) but the wind will make it bumpy – this is more of a kite-surfing setup than a clean paddle session.

Sunday morning, August 23rd: Another good one. Swell drops back to 4ft from the south with an 8-second period, but the wind is a light westerly at 6 mph, giving us that clean cross-off look again. Energy is moderate (261). It won’t be big, but it will be fun and lined up.

Monday, August 24th is small, clean but ordinary. Not worth rushing.

Tuesday morning, August 25th: The first real size of the trip – 7ft from the SSE with a short 7-second period, and the wind is a gentle SSE cross-off at 9 mph. Combined energy is a solid 421. This is moderate-to-strong energy, but that short period means it will be a bit crumbly and quick. For experienced surfers only at that size.

Wednesday, August 26th, through Thursday, August 27th: Big swell, up to 10ft with strong energy (up to 1772), but the wind is onshore, making it blown out and lumpy. Too big and ugly for a good wave.

Friday, August 28th and Saturday, August 29th: Dropping size (7-8ft ENE/NE) with clean cross-off winds, but it’s still sizey and the direction isn’t ideal for the point. Combined energy is strong (684-821). It will be big and clean, but expect it to be more challenging than the classic point breaks.

Sunday, August 30th: The run finishes with a tiny 3-3ft ESE swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon. Small, clean, but very ordinary.

Best bets: Saturday morning August 15th and Wednesday morning August 19th for clean, manageable waves. The bigger swells late in the forecast are promising but the wind and direction are a gamble.

Rusty.

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