Mckenzies Beach surf break

Mckenzies Beach surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Monday 12 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
21.3° 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 13th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 13th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 17th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the ESE by Sat morning).

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
S
1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
2
E
3
E
3.5
E
5
ESE
4
ESE
3.5
E
3
E
2.2
E
1.8
E
1.7
SE
Period(s) (?)8579666666789910101010101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)68498315482119111162100139198542116021454520340022701549910627531
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
5
WSW
10
E
15
ENE
10
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
35
NNE
15
SSE
20
SSW
15
ENE
35
ESE
40
ESE
35
SE
35
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
onononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
7:13AM
1.48
8:06PM
1.04
7:56AM
1.54
8:50PM
1.09
8:37AM
1.58
9:31PM
1.14
9:17AM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:11PM
0.41
1:16AM
0.57
2:50PM
0.33
2:04AM
0.54
3:28PM
0.27
2:49AM
0.51
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01
Sunset8:17--8:17--8:17--8:16--8:16--8:16--8:15--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-----22114514-62771662286
Temp. °C201921222220202020222221222019181919191920
Feels °C (?)161520212320192019222219221914131414151618
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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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