Surf Forecasts:
Mckenzies Beach surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, ENE swell with 658 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mckenzies Beach in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mckenzies Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
First up, Mckenzies Beach (point break). The water temp is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
So, we're looking at a slow start. Saturday the 18th is a write-off, with tiny 1ft swell from the S, weak energy (47) and a short period. It's glassy in the morning, but the waves are just too ordinary to bother.
Sunday the 19th is the real standout. The morning is looking magic – a clean 4ft swell from the ENE, long period of 12 seconds, and a solid combined energy of 555 (moderate). The wind is glassy, making for some very good surf. This is the best on offer, and it's well within the intermediate range. The wind is offshore, so it should be clean and lined up. You'll want to be on it.
Monday the 20th morning is similar, with a 5ft ENE swell (605 energy) and glassy conditions, giving you another very good session. The period drops to 11 seconds, but it's still quality.
Tuesday the 21st morning is still decent, with a 4ft ENE swell (383 energy) and glassy, but the energy is dropping off. The afternoons from Sunday onward start to get a cross-onshore wind, which chops things up.
From Wednesday the 22nd through to the 30th, the surf drops away. There are some small, clean mornings with offshore winds, but the swell is tiny, mostly under 3ft, and the energy is weak. The long period S swell on the 25th (14 seconds) is too small to do anything. It's a long, flat stretch.
Now, hold onto your board. Friday the 31st of July is a massive, but dangerous, outlier. The morning sees a huge 12ft S swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 5446 (very strong). The wind is glassy. However, that swell is too big for Mckenzies, and the file confirms it's a problem. This is for experts only, and even then, it's a serious call. The afternoon drops to 10ft, but the wind turns onshore.
The 1st of August sees a drop back to 4ft, but with a cross-shore wind, it's marginal. Then, on the 2nd of August, another big one: 12ft S swell (3453 energy) in the morning with a cross-offshore wind. Again, too big for this break.
So, bottom line: Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th are your standout days. Get out there early. The end of the month is for the brave, or the silly.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
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 kJ | 31 | 25 | 17 | 29 | 477 | 650 | 511 | 521 | 550 | 452 | 345 | 286 | 223 | 179 | 113 | 96 | 99 | 97 | 85 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:39PM1.69m | 11:25AM1.36m | 11:26PM1.56m | 12:12PM1.35m | 00:13AM1.41m | 12:59PM1.34m | 1:01AM1.25m | 1:48PM1.32m | 1:53AM1.12m | 2:39PM1.32m | 2:53AM1.02m | 3:33PM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:16AM0.18m | 5:15PM0.43m | 5:58AM0.27m | 6:09PM0.50m | 6:39AM0.37m | 7:06PM0.56m | 7:19AM0.47m | 8:09PM0.61m | 7:59AM0.54m | 9:18PM0.63m | 8:40AM0.60m | 10:30PM0.61m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | 31 | 25 | 17 | 29 | 477 | 650 | 511 | 521 | 550 | 452 | 345 | 286 | 223 | 179 | 113 | 96 | 54 | 45 | 85 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | SE 14 | S 8 |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 50 | 55 | 72 | 63 | 58 | 54 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 8 | — | 7 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | ESE 16 | SE 16 | ESE 15 | SE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | S 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 28 | 25 | 39 | 21 | 32 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 2 | 30 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | SE 2 | SSW 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 99 | 97 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 139 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 6 |
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