Winkipop surf break

Winkipop surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 21 Feb 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
23.7° C
(Which is 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 Saturday (Feb 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Winkipop in the next 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 21st Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 22nd Feb)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 28th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
ENE
0.4
S
0.4
S
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
1.3
S
0.8
S
0.9
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.9
SE
1.8
SE
1.1
ENE
1.9
ESE
Period(s) (?)69958877766667910107798
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3123321033131981111595761143139162169236261319375308168427
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
10
SSW
15
NNE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
N
35
S
15
S
5
SSE
25
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
15
E
5
S
15
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoncross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:12AM
1.41
12:23PM
1.26
1:00AM
1.41
1:19PM
1.12
1:57AM
1.40
2:30PM
1.00
3:04AM
1.40
3:57PM
0.93
4:20AM
1.42
5:25PM
0.94
5:32AM
1.48
6:35PM
1.00
6:35AM
1.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:51PM
0.14
6:24AM
0.28
6:31PM
0.22
7:25AM
0.32
7:18PM
0.31
8:39AM
0.35
8:15PM
0.39
10:04AM
0.35
9:27PM
0.45
11:27AM
0.30
10:47PM
0.45
12:35PM
0.22
11:59PM
0.41
1:29PM
0.14
Sat
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Sunrise--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:41
Sunset7:40--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--
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clear
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
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mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
----11-1------312125662
Temp. °C272427282324222224252324252323242322222222
Feels °C (?)272628272526202227262324252424252322192020
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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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