Winkipop surf break

Winkipop surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Wednesday 04 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
24.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Winkipop this week:

The surf forecast for Winkipop over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Winkipop in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 5th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 6th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 9th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winkipop over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat night, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wed
11
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
2.4
S
1.3
ENE
2.1
S
1.4
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.4
ENE
1.3
E
0.8
SSE
Period(s) (?)7777799991010710888101010914
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)331132163294199344386339292527411611318617273299369377386300258
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNE
5
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
10
E
20
ENE
15
NNE
15
NE
20
ENE
10
S
25
S
35
S
20
SE
25
SSE
15
SSE
5
W
0
NNE
15
ENE
10
NNW
15
N
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:09PM
1.35
10:17AM
1.47
10:43PM
1.38
10:54AM
1.35
11:18PM
1.39
11:31AM
1.23
11:53PM
1.37
12:09PM
1.11
12:31AM
1.33
12:52PM
1.00
1:16AM
1.28
1:45PM
0.90
2:11AM
1.23
2:58PM
0.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:07AM
0.20
4:33PM
0.14
4:49AM
0.22
5:03PM
0.20
5:31AM
0.27
5:32PM
0.28
6:16AM
0.33
6:02PM
0.37
7:05AM
0.40
6:36PM
0.45
8:03AM
0.47
7:18PM
0.52
9:16AM
0.50
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wed
11
Sunrise-6:45--6:46--6:46--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:50-
Sunset--7:27--7:24--7:23--7:22--7:21--7:20--7:19
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
3-----1--111021161-------
Temp. °C232425242425242525242121222222212223222426
Feels °C (?)222726232627252524252118201920212423222324
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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 12 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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