Mckenzies Beach Surf Forecast

/ NSW – Far South (39 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks) / Lat Long: (35.80° S 150.23° E)

Surf Forecasts:

Mckenzies Beach surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Friday 17 Oct 2025 AEDT

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Mckenzies Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Mckenzies Beach sea temperature is 18.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mckenzies Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Mckenzies Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mckenzies Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 19) at 8PM.

Wave Type	Time (AEDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Sat 18th Oct)	3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf	5AM (Thu 23rd Oct)	8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful	2AM (Thu 23rd Oct)	8ft (2.5m) 10s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.
	Fri 17		Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	0	1	2	2	3	1	0	1	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE
Period(s) (?)	8	8	8	8	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	7	8	7	9	9	10	10	10	9	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	180	108	75	71	44	73	573	258	96	71	65	73	133	126	750	513	1131	867	540	359	213
Wind (km/h)	SE	SE	SE	ESE	NNW	NNE	NNE	NNW	SSE	SSE	ENE	NE	NE	WNW	WNW	W	SSW	E	ENE	S	E
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- on	glass	on	on	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	glass	cross- on	cross- on	glass	off	cross- off	cross	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on
High Tide / height (m)	6:24PM 1.45		7:10AM 1.34	7:12PM 1.43		7:45AM 1.40	7:54PM 1.40		8:18AM 1.46		8:32PM 1.36	8:50AM 1.51		9:09PM 1.32	9:22AM 1.54		9:46PM 1.27	9:56AM 1.54		10:24PM 1.21	10:30AM 1.53
Low Tide / height (m)		12:54AM 0.36	1:03PM 0.50		1:30AM 0.37	1:48PM 0.44		2:01AM 0.37		2:29PM 0.39	2:32AM 0.38		3:09PM 0.35	3:01AM 0.39		3:48PM 0.34	3:32AM 0.42		4:27PM 0.34	4:04AM 0.46

	Fri 17		Saturday 18			Sunday 19			Monday 20			Tuesday 21			Wednesday 22			Thursday 23
Sunrise	-	-	6:13	-	-	6:11	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05
Sunset	7:15	-	-	7:15	-	-	7:16	-	-	7:17	-	-	7:17	-	-	7:19	-	-	7:20	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	5	-
Temp. °C	18	15	16	17	15	20	27	26	23	24	16	19	20	19	30	27	22	15	15	15	15
Feels °C (?)	15	12	15	13	13	17	22	23	21	23	15	17	16	18	25	22	17	11	10	13	13

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - Far South

Wind Update The wind is still cross-on at Mckenzies Beach (light winds from the SSE at Moruya Airport 13 km from Mckenzies Beach). 2.0m 6s windswell from the SSE with a 1.3m 8s swell from the ENE. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
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Information about the Mckenzies Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mckenzies Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Mckenzies Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mckenzies Beach 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 Beach) 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 Beach 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 is 105 km (65 miles) from the city of Queanbeyan. If you plan a holiday in Far South New South Wales, look for hotels and other accommodation in Queanbeyan. Queanbeyan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.