Mckenzies Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with the long-range outlook for our patch.

We’ve got a pretty quiet start to the forecast period, with a real lull setting in. The first few days are looking small and uninspiring, and it’s not until the end of the first week that we start to see any real energy creep in.

The only spot on the radar is Mckenzies Beach, a point break that’s very consistent. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is 1° warmer than the long-term average – so pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year.

Tuesday morning (September 1st) kicks things off with a weak 2ft S swell at a short 10 seconds period. The combined energy is a meager 92, so there’s just nothing doing. Even with a clear sky and a cross-off wind, the surf is poor. This flat spell stretches right through the end of the week.

Saturday morning (September 5th) we see a little bump from the NE, but it’s only 3ft with a 6-second period. The wind is ripping offshore at 30 km/h, which makes for clean conditions, but the swell is just too weak and short to offer anything rideable.

Monday afternoon (September 7th) is a real standout. The wind goes glassy out of the NW and we get a spike to 5ft from the NE, with the combined energy jumping to 244. This is moderate wave energy, and the glassy conditions should make for a clean, fun session. For a Monday arvo, it’s the best bet in the whole window.

Tuesday morning (September 8th) gets ruined by a strong 30 km/h southerly, turning the 4ft NE swell into a cross-onshore mess. The period is short, at 8 seconds, so it’s a write-off.

Wednesday morning (September 9th) is another cracker. We’ve got glassy conditions with a 4ft SSE swell, a 10-second period, and the combined energy reading 396. That’s a solid, moderate energy. The offshore wind from the SSE is ideal for this break, which likes an optimum direction from the SE. This is the pick of the bunch.

Thursday morning (September 10th) follows up with glassy conditions and a 5ft SSE swell, with a 487 energy reading. Another excellent window, but it’s a morning-only show as the onshore wind kicks in by the afternoon.

After that, the energy fades out again. A few small, ordinary days drift through the second week, with Tuesday afternoon (September 15th) offering a 6ft NE swell, but it’s plagued by a cross-onshore wind and a short period, so it’s not one to get excited about.

The standout for experts is that Wednesday morning (September 9th) session – glassy, 4ft, SSE swell, and a clean point break setup. For the average surfer, Monday afternoon (September 7th) with the glassy 5ft NE swell is the one to circle.

Rusty out.

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