Mckenzies Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Mckenzies Beach. It’s a bit of a slow burner this fortnight, but we’ve got a couple of moments that’ll get the heart rate up.

The overall pattern is a long, quiet start with a lot of small, wind-affected days. The first real glimmer of quality doesn’t show up until the second week, so you’ll need some patience. There’s a solid gap of several days with no real recommendations before things finally turn.

We kick off with a small, clean wave on Thursday 3rd morning – a 1ft SSE swell with a light offshore WNW wind at 6 mph. The combined energy is weak (66), so it’s a knee-high ankle-slosher for the patient. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is about 2° warmer than normal for this time of year, so it’s a touch on the mild side.

Friday 4th morning is glassy, with a 2ft S swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s gutless and sloppy. The combined energy is still weak (48). Things stay lacklustre through the weekend and into the following week, with onshore winds and choppy conditions ruining the fun.

The first real standout hits on Tuesday 8th morning. The early glass off with a SE wind at 3 mph is a major plus. We’ve got a 5ft S swell with a 7-second period, and the combined energy jumps to moderate (248). It’s not the biggest, but the conditions will be clean and glassy – a solid choice for a morning session.

But the crown jewel of this forecast is Thursday 10th morning. This is the one. The swell bumps up to 5ft from the SSE, but the period stretches to 12 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy is strong at 648, and with a glassy SE wind at 3 mph, Mckenzies will be looking its best. This is a point break, so that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely, offering clean, lined-up waves. It’s an intermediate spot, but with this quality, expect a few more locals out.

Friday 11th morning is still good, with a 4ft SSE swell, an 11-second period, and glassy conditions, but the energy is lower (392). After that, the surf drops away quickly, with smaller, wind-ruffled days through the second week. There’s a small, clean window on Friday 18th morning with a 2ft S swell and a light offshore WNW wind, but it’s nothing to write home about.

So, for the best on offer: mark your calendar for Thursday 10th morning. That’s the standout. Tuesday 8th morning is a solid backup. The rest of the time, you’re looking at small, marginal conditions.

Rusty.

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