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Shelly Beach, Manly

Winkipop

Winkipop is the Manly/Fairy Bower reef-point on the Shelly Beach headland, one of Sydney's best-known right-hand waves. It is a rocky, famous, crowd-prone point break with a heavy takeoff and a distinct access story from the headland car park. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Winkipop in New South Wales.

Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelAdvanced
LocationNew South Wales, AU
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The Wave

The reef is rocky and unforgiving, parking is limited, and the break can get crowded and territorial when the swell is up.

Mid to high tide is the safer window; low tide can expose more ledge and rock.

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Lineup Guide

The reef is rocky and unforgiving, parking is limited, and the break can get crowded and territorial when the swell is up.

Rips, rocks, localism, and sharks are part of the hazard set.

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