Winkipop Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Winkipop. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next 16 days, with plenty of ordinary days to wade through, but there are a few moments that’ll make it worth paddling out.

We start off pretty grim. Wednesday the 2nd and Thursday the 3rd are flat and messy – mostly poor surf with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is tiny and weak. You’d be better off staying in bed. The wait continues through the weekend, with only small, weak pulses and average winds, nothing to get excited about.

Then, finally, things start to look up. Friday morning the 4th is our first real standout. The wind goes glassy, with a 4ft south swell, a period of 10 seconds, and moderate wave energy (327). That’s clean, lined up, and should be a joy for the advanced crew at this point break. The water temp is 64°, which is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit.

The next good window comes Sunday morning the 6th. A 4ft south swell with an 11-second period and a light cross-offshore breeze makes for clean conditions. The combined energy is 336, so it’s got a bit of push. Expect some nice, rideable waves, but it’s not the standout of the run.

Now, the best of the whole 16-day forecast lands on Tuesday morning the 8th. We’ve got a 6ft south swell, 9-second period, and a clean offshore wind from the west-southwest. The combined energy jumps to 546 – that’s solid, punchy surf. For a point break like Winkipop, this is prime territory. It’s an advanced wave, and with that size, it’s only for the experienced crew. Definitely the pick of the period.

There’s a bit of a lull after that, with some small, onshore dross mid-week. But Thursday morning the 10th brings a 5ft south-southeast swell with a short 7-second period, and a fresh offshore wind. The energy is 750, but the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy and less consistent. Still, it’s clean and powerful for those who want a challenge.

The final real highlight comes Friday morning the 11th. A 5ft south swell, 12-second period, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. Combined energy hits 594, so it’s got that long-period groundswell feel. For a point break, that’s a dream – long, smooth lines, good energy, and easier paddling between sets. It’s a beauty.

After that, the second week looks more ordinary. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are small and onshore, not worth your time. There’s a slight uptick on Wednesday the 16th with a 6ft east swell and a clean cross-offshore wind – combined energy of 468 – but it’s a week and a half away, so don’t get too attached to the idea just yet. Thursday the 17th is marginal.

So, to sum it up: the standouts are Friday morning 4th September for the glassy conditions, and Tuesday morning 8th September for the size and power. If you’re keen on a long-period gem, Friday morning 11th September is your session. The rest is mostly filler.

Rusty.

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