Surf Forecasts:
Mckenzies Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s 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 (Aug 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mckenzies Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
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 offer for Mckenzies Beach over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is looking pretty grim. We’re talking a long stretch of minimal to no rideable surf. From Saturday the 22nd right through to the end of the month, it’s mostly small, weak, and messy. The swell is tiny – mostly under 3 feet – and coming from the NE or ENE, which isn’t doing this spot any favours. The wave energy is low, often hovering around 100 to 200 (moderate), but it’s just not translating into anything you’d want to paddle out for. A few mornings show glassy conditions, like Sunday the 24th and Thursday the 27th, but the swell is too small and weak to get excited about. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.
Now, there’s a glimmer of hope. The real standout is not until Tuesday the 1st of September, and then again on Friday the 4th. These are the only two true highlights in the whole outlook.
Tuesday, 1st September – Morning
This is the pick of the bunch. The morning sees a solid 6-foot swell from the south, with a period of 8 seconds. The wave energy jumps right up to 583 (strong), and the wind is a light offshore from the NNE, making for clean, lined-up waves. This is the best we’ve got – a proper session on the cards. The swell is a bit much for beginners, but for intermediates and up, it’s game on. Crowds are often here, so expect company.
Friday, 4th September – Morning
This one is a little further out, so a bit less certain, but it looks like a cracker. Another 7-foot south swell, with a period of 9 seconds, and a massive combined energy of 966 (very strong). The wind is dead calm – glassy conditions – which is a major positive. This is a big, powerful swell, so it’s experts-only territory. If it holds, this could be the session of the window.
In between those two days, the 2nd and 3rd are a write-off, with onshore winds and messy conditions.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a bust. Hang tight, because the 1st of September morning is your best bet, and the 4th of September morning is a promising, long-range bombshell. Keep an eye on the forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 7 | S 11 | S 10 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 37 | 14 | 6 | 100 | 66 | 122 | 131 | 77 | 46 | 40 | 32 | 31 | 155 | 126 | 208 | 143 | 114 | 140 | 154 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 3:35AM0.90m | 3:43PM1.30m | 4:57AM0.93m | 4:41PM1.34m | 5:53AM0.98m | 5:32PM1.39m | 6:35AM1.06m | 6:17PM1.45m | 7:11AM1.14m | 6:58PM1.50m | 7:46AM1.21m | 7:38PM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:42AM0.69m | 11:03PM0.57m | 9:48AM0.69m | 11:51PM0.50m | 10:52AM0.66m | 00:30AM0.42m | 11:48AM0.60m | 1:05AM0.34m | 12:36PM0.53m | 1:39AM0.28m | 1:19PM0.46m | 2:12AM0.23m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 8 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 37 | 14 | 6 | 100 | 36 | 122 | 72 | 42 | 46 | 40 | 32 | 31 | 6 | 126 | 208 | 143 | 114 | 140 | 154 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | E 4 | S 4 | NE 6 | S 11 | E 15 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | NE 9 | SE 15 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 3 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 66 | 4 | 88 | 61 | 41 | 39 | 14 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 26 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 4 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | S 19 | E 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 15 | ENE 9 | S 8 | — | — | SE 16 | S 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 12 | — | — | 9 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 3 | NNW 2 | — | NE 3 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | — | SSW 2 | — | — | NE 9 | — | — | S 3 | — | ENE 3 | WNW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 12 | 131 | 77 | — | 1 | — | — | 155 | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 436 | 72 | 0 | 8 | 215 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 |
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