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Mckenzies Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Far South (39 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Mckenzies Beach surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 11 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.5° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 17th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mckenzies Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Mon 18 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 13 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | |
219 | 200 | 211 | 240 | 208 | 200 | 64 | 52 | 41 | 34 | 34 | 49 | 66 | 70 | 152 | 476 | 384 | 460 | 422 | 375 | 326 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | glassy | cross | |
High Tide | 3:50AM1.29m | 4:47PM1.29m | 4:50AM1.31m | 5:30PM1.40m | 5:46AM1.32m | 6:13PM1.51m | 6:40AM1.33m | 6:58PM1.62m | 7:34AM1.34m | 7:44PM1.71m | 8:27AM1.32m | 8:32PM1.77m | 9:22AM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22AM0.43m | 10:47PM0.55m | 11:06AM0.39m | 11:43PM0.42m | 11:49AM0.36m | 00:36AM0.30m | 12:33PM0.33m | 1:28AM0.20m | 1:19PM0.33m | 2:21AM0.13m | 2:06PM0.34m | 3:15AM0.10m | 2:56PM0.38m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — |
 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 |
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Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 |
 kJ | 202 | 200 | 211 | 240 | 208 | 200 | 62 | 52 | 41 | 34 | 34 | 49 | 66 | 70 | 152 | 476 | 384 | 460 | 422 | 375 | 326 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 219 | 155 | 102 | 68 | 39 | 21 | 64 | 40 | 37 | 27 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | S 14 | — | — | E 10 | S 15 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 8 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 15 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 37 | 37 | 260 | 37 | 12 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 8 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
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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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