Surf Forecasts:
Winkipop surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,579 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Winkipop this week:
The surf forecast for Winkipop over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Winkipop in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Winkipop over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Winkipop’s got cooking.
Water temp is about 59°, which is normal for this time of year, so no need to worry about a cold shock.
The first couple of days are a dud. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th, the swell is tiny and weak – combined energy down to 14 (very weak) on Wednesday afternoon. Not worth the walk.
Thursday the 30th morning brings a 1.7m south swell, 10-second period, with moderate energy (772). Light cross-offshore wind means clean waves. Good for a session, but not the best.
Friday the 31st morning is the top pick of the first week. A 2.2m south swell, 10-second period, and strong energy (1780). The wind is offshore at 10 mph, making it smooth and powerful. This is for experienced surfers only. It’s a consistent point break, but crowds are often here, so expect a lineup.
Saturday the 1st of August drops to 1.4m with light offshore wind – still clean. Sunday the 2nd has a longer-period SSE swell (1.8m, 13 seconds) with moderate energy (1097), but the wind is cross-shore, so it’s not as clean. The afternoon gets better with a lighter cross-off breeze.
Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th are blown out. Strong onshore winds (22 mph) and rain, with 3.0m swell on Tuesday, but it’s short period (9 seconds) and messy. Kite surfers might like it, paddlers won’t.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning is the standout for the second week. A 3.0m swell from the south-southeast, 9-second period, and strong energy (1485). The wind is offshore at 15 mph, giving clean, powerful sets. This is only for experts. The swell direction is ideal for the point. Rain showers are likely, but the wind will keep the surface clean.
The rest of the week into the weekend drops in size (2.0m to 1.2m) but the wind turns more cross-on or onshore, especially afternoons. The 7th of August Friday morning has a 2.1m swell with light cross-off wind, but it’s not a standout.
From the 8th to the 12th of August, the swell shifts to the east-northeast and stays small (1.2m to 2.0m) with mostly onshore or cross-shore wind. The quality is poor to marginal.
So, the two best windows are Friday morning the 31st of July and Wednesday morning the 5th of August. Both are clean, powerful, and for experienced surfers. Mark your calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 7 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 24 | 13 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 524 | 382 | 1255 | 1009 | 687 | 593 | 325 | 276 | 537 | 1077 | 703 | 485 | 146 | 306 | 645 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:32PM1.53m | 8:12AM1.04m | 8:09PM1.56m | 8:48AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.56m | 9:24AM1.13m | 9:18PM1.54m | 10:00AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.49m | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.26m | 11:12PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:58PM0.39m | 2:20AM0.19m | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.33m | 3:57AM0.13m | 3:38PM0.34m | 4:28AM0.13m | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:01AM0.16m | 5:10PM0.39m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 16 | ENE 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 28 | 24 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 524 | 382 | 1255 | 766 | 687 | 593 | 325 | 276 | 260 | 1077 | 703 | 485 | 146 | 113 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 17 | SE 13 | S 14 | S 12 | NE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | E 17 | ENE 8 | NE 4 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | E 15 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 2 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 244 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 537 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 104 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 13 | ENE 6 | S 17 | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 7 | E 18 | S 15 | E 17 | ENE 8 | ENE 5 | E 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 18 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | NNE 3 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NE 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 5 | S 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 108 | — | — | — | 1009 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 306 | 645 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 145 | 280 | 280 | 23 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 185 | 114 | 12 |
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