Mckenzies Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got one main spot on the radar for the next couple of weeks: Mckenzies Beach. It’s a very consistent point break, so it’s usually worth a look even when things are a bit messy.

The coming week is a mixed bag. We start off on Tuesday the 25th with a bit of a dud – cloudy skies, a cross-off wind from the north at 12 mph, and only 4 ft of weak, short-period NE windswell. The energy is unimpressive (136). It’s surfable but not something you’d rush out for. That afternoon, the swell picks up a touch to 5 ft from the NE, period still short at 7 seconds, and the energy jumps to 330. The cross-off wind from the NNW at 9 mph cleans it up a bit, so the afternoon is better, but it’s not a standout.

Wednesday the 26th is a write-off. Light rain and a cross-on wind from the south at 12 mph chop up the 3 ft NE swell. The afternoon is a little better at 5 ft from the SSE, but the wind is still cross-on and the surf is poor. Skip it.

Now, Thursday the 27th. This is the best we’ve got this week. The morning is glassy – glassy, mates – with an easterly breeze at just 3 mph. The swell is 4 ft from the south with a period of 8 seconds, and the energy is solid at 349. That’s clean, shoulder-high surf with good shape on offer. Mckenzies is an exposed point, so this south swell will wrap in nicely. The offshore wind direction (WNW) is favourable for the break. This is the one to aim for. The afternoon shifts to a light cross-on wind and a smaller 3 ft swell, so get on it early.

Friday the 28th is a bit of a tease. The swell is still around 4 ft from the SSE with a nice 10-second period, and the energy is moderate (399). But the wind is a light cross-on, which will leave some texture on the face. It’s surfable, but not as clean as Thursday. Same story for the afternoon.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th drop off significantly. Saturday morning is a tiny 2 ft from the SE, and the wind is cross-shore. Sunday morning is glassy again, but the swell is only 2 ft from the SE and the energy is weak (103). It’s a knee-high dribble, really. Not worth the paddle.

Monday the 1st of September sees a small bump. The morning has a 2 ft south swell (11-second period, 101 energy) with a light cross-off wind from the NW. It’s clean, but tiny. The afternoon picks up a bit of offshore wind from the NW at 12 mph, which will keep it clean, but the swell is still just 2 ft.

The first week of September is mostly small and average. The best chance for a repeat performance is Saturday the 5th. The morning has 4 ft from the ENE with a 8-second period and solid energy (363). The wind is light and cross-shore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. But the afternoon is the real winner here: 4 ft from the SSE, a 7-second period, and a clean cross-off wind from the north at 9 mph. The energy is 247, and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s a solid afternoon session, right up there with the best of the run.

The very end of the window, around the 7th to the 9th, looks pretty ordinary. Small swells, some cross-on winds, and not much energy. The 7th afternoon is glassy with a 2 ft south swell (11 seconds, 100 energy), but it’s just not enough size to get excited about.

So, the standouts: Thursday morning, 27th August is the clear winner – glassy, head-high south swell, clean lines. And Saturday afternoon, 5th September is a close second – a similar size, clean cross-off wind, and good energy. Get in the water for those.

You’ll notice the water temperature is not mentioned in the data, so I can’t tell you if it’s warmer or colder than normal for this time of year. But Mckenzies is a consistent point, so when the swell lines up, it’s a treat.

Rusty.

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