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Mckenzies Bay Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Sydney South Coast (18 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Mckenzies Bay surfForecast / NSW – Sydney South Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 04 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Mckenzies Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mckenzies Bay sea temperature is
21.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mckenzies Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Mckenzies Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mckenzies Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 6th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 8th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mckenzies Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Wed morning, strong winds from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Mon 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
S 17 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 18 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | |
6 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 505 | 408 | 346 | 290 | 2 | 2362 | 1423 | 808 | 890 | 1011 | 2377 | 3150 | 1780 | 1269 | 878 | 469 | 403 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:30AM0.98m | 10:23PM1.42m | 11:16AM0.94m | 11:06PM1.37m | 12:08PM0.91m | 11:54PM1.32m | 1:09PM0.91m | 00:47AM1.28m | 2:13PM0.94m | 1:45AM1.25m | 3:12PM1.02m | 2:45AM1.24m | 4:03PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:35AM0.25m | 3:49PM0.46m | 5:20AM0.29m | 4:29PM0.51m | 6:09AM0.33m | 5:15PM0.55m | 7:01AM0.35m | 6:12PM0.59m | 7:55AM0.34m | 7:22PM0.61m | 8:47AM0.31m | 8:36PM0.59m | 9:35AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — |
 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 |
17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | E 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 |
 kJ | 680 | 724 | 629 | 617 | 505 | 408 | 346 | 290 | 196 | 1537 | 1423 | 808 | 890 | 1011 | 1543 | 3150 | 1780 | 1269 | 110 | 469 | 403 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 18 | S 9 | S 7 | S 6 | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 12 | E 12 | N 10 | E 12 | E 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 9 | 24 | 73 | 36 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 92 | 49 | 56 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 44 | 77 | 2 | 104 | 151 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 17 | — | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 17 | S 8 | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | — | — | — | SSE 15 |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | 17 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 75 | — | — | — | 207 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | S 10 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 4 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | SSE 11 | S 8 | S 7 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 45 | 2362 | 8 | 8 | 11 | — | 2377 | — | — | — | 878 | 401 | 269 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 174 | 28 | 16 | 109 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 174 | 4 | 23 | 102 |
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Information about the Mckenzies Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Mckenzies Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mckenzies Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mckenzies Bay 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 (Mckenzies Bay) 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 Mckenzies Bay 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.
Mckenzies Bay is 4 km (2 miles) from Randwick. If you plan a holiday in Sydney South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Randwick. Randwick has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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