Surf Forecasts:
Mckenzies Beach surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, S swell with 228 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mckenzies Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mckenzies Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Mckenzies Beach over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you: the start of this run is a total write-off. We’re looking at a solid gap of a few days with nothing worth paddling out for. The action doesn’t even start to get interesting until the 21st of August.
The first real sign of life shows up on Friday afternoon, the 21st. The swell jumps up to 5ft from the NE, with a period of 6 seconds. The wind is clean off the land, so the surface will be tidy. The combined energy is moderate at 227. It’s not world-class, but it’s a window to get wet.
The standout of the whole forecast, no question, is Sunday morning, the 23rd of August. We’re looking at a 5ft swell from the south with a 10-second period, which gives it some proper push. The combined energy is strong (485). But the real kicker is the wind: dead calm, glassy. It’s going to be as smooth as a lake out there. That’s your best bet for the early part of the run.
But hold on to your board, because the real heavy hitter is the following Tuesday morning, the 25th of August. We’ve got a solid 7ft south swell, 10-second period, and glassy conditions again. The combined energy is a massive 972. That’s a proper groundswell. This is expert territory—over 8ft on the afternoon, so watch your head. The early morning glass-off will be incredible.
The 26th keeps that energy going with 7ft to 8ft south swell, but the wind goes cross-offshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy but still clean. The energy is still very strong (2178). After that, things taper off. The 27th has a moderate offshore breeze from the WNW with a 5ft SE swell, which is a good option for the more experienced crew.
After that, the surf drops right back down into the gutter, with poor conditions through to the end of the month. There’s nothing to write home about from the 28th onward.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. Your two true standouts are Sunday the 23rd morning for the glassy, clean 5ft south swell, and Tuesday the 25th morning for the bigger, cleaner 7ft south swell. If you’re a beginner, steer clear of the 25th, it’s got some serious grunt.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SSE 10 | ESE 14 | ESE 6 | E 11 | E 10 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 223 | 76 | 33 | 104 | 63 | 88 | 57 | 42 | 34 | 37 | 33 | 37 | 49 | 57 | 49 | 57 | 36 | 87 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:33PM1.69m | 10:08AM1.43m | 10:16PM1.58m | 10:49AM1.43m | 10:59PM1.44m | 11:30AM1.40m | 11:41PM1.29m | 12:11PM1.36m | 00:24AM1.15m | 12:55PM1.33m | 1:12AM1.02m | 1:44PM1.30m | 2:13AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:01AM0.15m | 4:04PM0.31m | 4:39AM0.23m | 4:52PM0.36m | 5:15AM0.32m | 5:41PM0.44m | 5:50AM0.42m | 6:34PM0.52m | 6:24AM0.52m | 7:32PM0.58m | 7:01AM0.59m | 8:41PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 14 | 32 | 12 | 12 | 36 | 63 | 49 | 33 | 42 | 33 | 37 | 26 | 27 | 41 | 54 | 44 | 57 | 36 | 6 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | SE 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 12 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 11 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 18 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 34 | 6 | 88 | 57 | 34 | 34 | 23 | 33 | 31 | 49 | 57 | 49 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ENE 10 | SE 8 | SE 15 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 14 | S 8 | S 8 | E 15 | E 14 | E 11 | E 13 | E 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 37 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 8 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 4 | — | ENE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | — | 223 | 76 | 33 | 104 | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | — | 87 | 60 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 153 | 0 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 299 | 0 | 8 | 495 | 0 |
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