Mckenzies Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.80° S 150.23° E

Issued: 9 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mckenzies Beach sea temperature is
18.7° C

1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Mckenzies Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mckenzies Beach surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SE swell with 281 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SSE 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 22nd Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 27th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mckenzies Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sun
28
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
7
1.1
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.5
SE
7
0.6
S
8
1.4
S
7
1.1
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
1
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
1.3
SE
9
1.2
SE
9
1
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
377
186
168
89
29
22
41
187
92
117
111
184
236
221
165
158
138
275
241
156
73
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
SW
10
SSE
10
W
5
WNW
10
ENE
10
W
5
WSW
10
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
5
WSW
5
NW
10
NE
5
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
15
SW
5
SSW
10
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
High Tide
1:40AM1.37m
2:40PM1.32m
2:38AM1.25m
3:32PM1.35m
3:39AM1.15m
4:21PM1.38m
4:39AM1.08m
5:06PM1.43m
5:36AM1.05m
5:49PM1.48m
6:26AM1.05m
6:29PM1.53m
7:13AM1.06m
Low Tide
8:12AM0.42m
8:44PM0.62m
8:57AM0.49m
9:52PM0.61m
9:40AM0.54m
10:56PM0.58m
10:21AM0.56m
11:52PM0.53m
11:02AM0.57m
00:40AM0.47m
11:44AM0.56m
1:22AM0.41m
12:27PM0.55m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
 mm
1
2
5
2
2
6
2
2
2
Temp °C
13
14
14
12
15
14
13
15
15
13
14
14
12
14
13
12
13
12
12
15
16
Feels °C
9
11
11
9
12
11
10
12
12
11
11
12
10
12
11
11
10
9
10
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
8
1
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.2
E
9
1.2
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
1
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
1.3
SE
9
1.2
SE
9
1
SE
9
0.7
SE
9
Energy kJ
220
108
96
52
29
22
41
80
6
117
111
184
236
221
165
158
138
275
241
156
73
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.7
S
6
0.5
SE
6
0.5
SE
7
0.3
SE
6
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
15
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.4
SE
12
0.5
SE
12
0.6
ESE
12
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
16
0.7
E
5
Energy kJ
59
35
34
33
19
22
6
6
4
6
1
1
5
5
35
69
93
1
4
5
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
6
0.4
S
8
0.1
SE
15
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
6
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
2
22
9
33
18
18
7
18
1
4
3
1
3
1
1
15
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
7
1.1
S
6
1.4
S
7
1.1
SSE
6
0.5
S
3
0.8
S
4
Energy kJ
377
186
168
89
187
92
5
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
1
0
0
87
0
0
37
0
1
1
0
0
8
0
1
6
0
1
45
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
8
9
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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 16 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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