Surf Forecasts:
Mckenzies Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, S swell with 2,940 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mckenzies Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Mckenzies Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mckenzies Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mckenzies Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here with the lowdown on Mckenzies Beach. It’s a slow start, but there’s a couple of solid windows if you’re patient.
The first few days are a bust. Friday the 4th is glassy with tiny 2ft waves from the SSE, but the energy is weak (65) – not much to work with. The real action is on hold.
Your best bet in the first week is Monday morning, the 8th of September. Clear skies, glassy water, and a clean 4ft swell from the south. The energy is moderate (300), and the light wind means it’s going to be a smooth, fun session. Water temp is about average for this time of year. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
After that, the wind gets messy. By Thursday the 11th, you’ve got a 5ft SSE swell with a longer 11-second period, but it’s cross-onshore and already a bit ragged. The energy is there (506), but it’s not perfect.
The second week is a waiting game. Tuesday the 15th offers a clean offshore morning with 2ft from the south, but the energy is low (131). It’s a paddler, not a charger. The real wild card is Friday the 18th: a big 8ft S swell with a 12-second period, but the cross-shore wind is blowing 22 mph. That’s a ton of energy (2304), but it’s going to be a lumpy, expert-only mess. Better for a kite.
If you want the best, hit Monday the 8th. Glassy, clean, and fun. The later stuff is a gamble. Mckenzies is a point break that’s often crowded, so plan ahead.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | NE 4 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 23 | 42 | 27 | 19 | 46 | 27 | 142 | 299 | 144 | 464 | 236 | 596 | 399 | 227 | 194 | 177 | 597 | 1235 | 500 | 1008 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:24PM1.45m | 2:21AM1.05m | 2:36PM1.47m | 3:48AM1.06m | 3:51PM1.52m | 5:04AM1.12m | 5:01PM1.59m | 6:02AM1.21m | 6:01PM1.65m | 6:51AM1.31m | 6:55PM1.68m | 7:35AM1.40m | 7:43PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:20PM0.39m | 7:56AM0.55m | 9:40PM0.36m | 9:13AM0.56m | 10:53PM0.30m | 10:28AM0.52m | 11:52PM0.23m | 11:35AM0.44m | 00:43AM0.17m | 12:33PM0.36m | 1:28AM0.14m | 1:25PM0.29m | 2:09AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 16 | 25 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 17 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | S 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 28 | 17 | 42 | 27 | 19 | 46 | 27 | 49 | 186 | 144 | 217 | 54 | 596 | 399 | 227 | 194 | 2 | 181 | 551 | 500 | 1008 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SSE 11 | NE 8 | E 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 15 | S 10 | SE 23 | SE 24 | E 15 |
| kJ | 20 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 53 | 20 | 22 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 4 | NNE 7 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 11 | — | — | — | E 16 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | E 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | — | NNE 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | — | S 3 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 11 | SSE 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 18 | — | 13 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 142 | 299 | — | 464 | 236 | — | — | — | 2 | 177 | 597 | 1235 | 391 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 537 | 0 | 16 | 153 | 33 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 37 | 947 | 1 | 58 | 153 | 0 |
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