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Mckenzies Beach surf break

Mckenzies Beach surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 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
21.2° C
 (Which is 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 (Jan 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mckenzies Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 9th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 39°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
4
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NE
2.5
NE
2.5
NE
1.7
NE
1.4
NE
1.9
S
1.1
NE
1.7
SSE
0.8
NE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.2
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.3
NE
1.9
NE
1.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)888997968888888898867
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2237809214713213312112458616715166168127130134157143201312293
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
35
NE
15
N
20
NNW
35
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
10
SSE
15
ENE
25
ENE
10
WNW
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
15
ENE
25
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		offoncross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:31PM
1.36
2:24AM
1.29
2:17PM
1.22
3:12AM
1.29
3:07PM
1.10
4:01AM
1.30
4:05PM
1.02
4:52AM
1.33
5:12PM
0.97
5:41AM
1.37
6:19PM
0.97
6:29AM
1.42
7:17PM
0.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:01PM
0.42
8:28AM
0.63
8:39PM
0.50
9:30AM
0.66
9:17PM
0.55
10:37AM
0.66
9:57PM
0.59
11:44AM
0.63
10:43PM
0.61
12:41PM
0.56
11:34PM
0.60
1:29PM
0.49
12:26AM
0.59
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--
Sunset-8:17--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:17--8:16-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-------------1853-1516
Temp. °C282830353920181918191918202120181919212120
Feels °C (?)262427313518141514161415192120182019222119
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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.

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