Mckenzies Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.80° S 150.23° E

Mckenzies Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 22 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mckenzies Beach sea temperature is
18.7°C
1.7° 

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 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 25 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with 732 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with NE 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 23rd Oct)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 23rd Oct)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 25th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.9
NE
6
1.8
NE
8
1.5
NE
8
1.8
NE
6
2
NE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.7
NE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.9
NE
8
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ENE
8
2
ENE
9
1.8
SSE
7
1.2
NE
9
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NE
8
0.8
NE
8
0.8
ENE
8
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
0.7
ENE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
303
354
250
282
410
193
335
334
523
567
632
345
253
190
105
82
81
131
102
49
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
30
NE
10
NNW
20
NE
30
NE
10
N
15
E
20
ENE
5
NNW
15
NW
20
NE
15
S
30
SSE
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
15
SSE
5
SW
10
SE
15
E
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-off
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High Tide
6:03PM1.32m
6:52AM1.29m
6:53PM1.35m
7:27AM1.39m
7:40PM1.37m
8:04AM1.48m
8:27PM1.37m
8:43AM1.57m
9:14PM1.36m
9:25AM1.64m
10:03PM1.32m
10:10AM1.68m
10:55PM1.28m
Low Tide
11:58AM0.62m
00:31AM0.40m
12:48PM0.51m
1:08AM0.35m
1:34PM0.39m
1:46AM0.32m
2:20PM0.29m
2:24AM0.31m
3:08PM0.21m
3:04AM0.32m
3:57PM0.17m
3:46AM0.35m
4:49PM0.15m
4:32AM0.40m
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Temp °C
19
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23
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28
27
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15
12
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Feels °C
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22
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26
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12
8
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12
12
14
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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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