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Mckenzies Beach surf break

Mckenzies Beach surfForecast / NSW – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 16 Jan 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
21.3° C
 (Which is 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 Wednesday (Jan 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mckenzies Beach in the next 12 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 21st Jan)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 23rd Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 18th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
2
1
0
3
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
E
3.5
ESE
3.5
ESE
4
ESE
4.5
ESE
4.5
ESE
4.5
E
3.5
E
3
E
1.8
ENE
1.5
SE
1.4
ENE
1.6
ENE
2.1
E
1.8
E
2.1
E
2
E
1.9
E
1.9
E
1.8
E
2
E
Period(s) (?)991010111110109998899111010111112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1678204623223675467149253988253314684863422773686765519728007228267271136
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
30
SE
30
ESE
25
SE
25
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
25
SE
15
SSE
15
ESE
15
ESE
5
S
20
SE
20
SE
15
SSW
25
S
25
S
10
WSW
25
S
25
SSE
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		ononononononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononcrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:06PM
1.04
7:56AM
1.54
8:50PM
1.09
8:37AM
1.58
9:31PM
1.14
9:17AM
1.61
10:09PM
1.19
9:56AM
1.62
10:47PM
1.22
10:36AM
1.60
11:25PM
1.25
11:17AM
1.55
12:03AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:11PM
0.41
1:16AM
0.57
2:50PM
0.33
2:04AM
0.54
3:28PM
0.27
2:49AM
0.51
4:05PM
0.23
3:33AM
0.49
4:41PM
0.21
4:17AM
0.47
5:17PM
0.22
5:01AM
0.46
5:54PM
0.24
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Sunrise5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-8:16--8:16--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:15-
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
581154116342281174-12---
Temp. °C191918181818191918192019192019202019212119
Feels °C (?)181613141414151515181918181817151617171715
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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 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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