Mckenzies Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.80° S 150.23° E

Mckenzies Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mckenzies Beach sea temperature is
17.7°C
1.2° 

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


Mckenzies Beach surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSE swell with 754 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period with S 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mckenzies Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 20th Sep)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 25th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 21st Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mckenzies Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
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Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.7
ENE
4
0.3
S
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
S
10
0.5
S
10
1.3
SSE
6
2.5
SSE
8
1.6
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7
1.4
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10
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10
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9
0.6
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9
1.3
NE
5
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6
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6
2.1
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6
1.7
NE
7
1.5
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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47
129
754
219
356
135
94
63
87
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65
361
295
200
590
276
Wind (km/h)
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E
10
NNW
10
NE
20
NW
20
NW
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
10
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5
NW
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NNW
15
NNE
20
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NE
10
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High Tide
1:51PM1.28m
3:15AM0.93m
2:56PM1.28m
4:34AM0.97m
4:00PM1.30m
5:24AM1.04m
4:55PM1.34m
6:01AM1.12m
5:43PM1.39m
6:35AM1.21m
6:27PM1.43m
7:08AM1.30m
7:09PM1.46m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.59m
8:09AM0.75m
10:17PM0.55m
9:25AM0.74m
11:06PM0.49m
10:32AM0.69m
11:46PM0.43m
11:27AM0.61m
00:22AM0.36m
12:14PM0.52m
00:56AM0.30m
12:57PM0.42m
1:30AM0.27m
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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 16 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.

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