Mckenzies Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s cooking for Mckenzies Beach. This is a very consistent point break, exposed to the swell, and it’s known for handling a SE direction best. The water temp is sitting at 63°F, which is pretty much just normal for this time of year. Nothing weird going on there.

The start of this period is a bit of a slow burn. Monday afternoon, July 20th, isn’t worth paddling out for. You’ve got a messy 5ft ENE swell with cross-on wind, and the combined energy is moderate at 696. It’s choppy, and it’s just not what you want.

The first real window opens up on Tuesday morning, July 21st. The swell drops to a clean 4ft from the ENE, but more importantly, the wind goes completely glassy. Zero wind. It’s going to be smooth as butter out there. The energy is moderate (379) and the period is a solid 10 seconds, so you’ll get some decent shape. This is a good session for an intermediate. That glassy spell continues into Tuesday afternoon with a 4ft swell; it’s still a quality option.

Wednesday, July 22nd, keeps the good vibes going. Morning brings a 3ft swell from the ENE with a light offshore breeze from the NW. That’s clean, groomed surf. The afternoon stays offshore from the W, with a 3ft swell. It’s smaller, but still clean. Thursday morning, July 23rd, is the last whisper of the decent ENE swell, with a 2ft wave and a cross-offshore wind. The energy drops to weak (95) though, so it’s pretty small.

Then we hit a proper flat spell. From Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, all the way through to the end of July, the surf is tiny. Mostly under 3ft, weak energy, and often blown out by cross or onshore winds. There are a few glassy mornings in there, like Sunday July 26th and Monday July 27th, but the swell is just too small (3ft and 2ft) to get excited about. You’d be fighting for dribbles.

The lull finally breaks on Wednesday, July 30th. The morning brings a moderate offshore breeze from the NW and a 3ft S swell. The energy jumps way up to a moderate 315, and the period is a solid 10 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell. The afternoon is even better: 4ft from the SSE, a 11-second period, and a gentle offshore from the WNW. The energy is up at 363. This is a standout day. It’s clean, it’s got push, and the direction is swinging towards the optimum SE. Crowds are *often* here, so expect company.

The run continues into early August. Thursday, July 31st, is still surfable but smaller and a bit cross-offshore. Friday, August 1st, is a mixed bag. Saturday, August 2nd, is small and messy.

But here’s the real standout of the whole outlook. Tuesday, August 4th. The morning looks absolutely firing. You’ve got a 7ft swell from the SSE, dead calm glassy conditions, and the combined energy is a strong 865. That’s a powerful swell. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s got good energy. For a point break, this is going to be firing. This is your best bet for the whole 16 days, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. The afternoon gets a bit more tricky with a cross-on wind, but the morning session is the one to chase.

Rusty.

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