Mckenzies Beach surf break

Mckenzies Beach surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Saturday 07 Mar 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
22.7° C
(Which is 1.0°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mckenzies Beach in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 9th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 14th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 12th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sat
14
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
2
4
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.9
NE
1.4
SE
1.5
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ENE
1.2
NE
2
ENE
2.3
NE
2.4
NE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.1
S
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)91067799878867889711131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)132134149200131116121936893187319520765466416457377573473497
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
5
SE
15
E
10
NW
10
ENE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NNE
25
NNE
20
S
15
SE
15
SE
25
S
15
S
10
ESE
5
WNW
10
NE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoffcrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:04AM
1.40
12:19PM
1.17
12:41AM
1.36
1:00PM
1.06
1:23AM
1.32
1:49PM
0.98
2:11AM
1.29
2:57PM
0.92
3:09AM
1.27
4:26PM
0.91
4:15AM
1.28
5:46PM
0.96
5:18AM
1.32
6:37PM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:27AM
0.46
6:15PM
0.49
7:15AM
0.53
6:46PM
0.57
8:11AM
0.58
7:24PM
0.64
9:18AM
0.61
8:15PM
0.70
10:31AM
0.59
9:25PM
0.73
11:36AM
0.54
10:39PM
0.72
12:25PM
0.47
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sat
14
Sunrise-6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--6:54--6:54--6:56-
Sunset--7:28--7:27--7:24--7:23--7:22--7:21--7:20
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
11132-----------------
Temp. °C191819202021202123222631272020191719182123
Feels °C (?)171617192020202021222528261918161418182024
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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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