Mckenzies Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.80° S 150.23° E

Mckenzies Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mckenzies Beach sea temperature is
17.1° C
0.9° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NE swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period with E 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mckenzies Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 18th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 19th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 19th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break it down.

From the start, things are pretty flat and quiet around Mckenzies Beach. There’s a real dry spell from Monday the 17th of August well into the next week. Just tiny bumps and ordinary conditions – not worth getting wet for.

The best opportunity in the whole 16-day stretch lands on Sunday morning the 30th of August. We’ve got a solid 7ft southerly swell pushing in, with huge energy – reading 980 – that’s serious power. Winds are light cross-shore, so it’s not perfect but it’s manageable. That size is for experienced folks only; beginners should sit this one out. Swell period is 9 seconds, so it’s punchy rather than long lines.

The next highlight is Tuesday morning the 1st of September. Swell drops to 3ft from the SSE, but the period stretches to 12 seconds, giving it really nice groundswell shape. The wind is dead calm – glassy conditions – and combined energy is 276, so there’s enough to keep you smiling. Clean, smooth, and much more user-friendly for the average surfer.

Water temp is about 17° – normal for the season, nothing unusual.

Bottom line: Sunday the 30th for the big stuff, Tuesday the 1st for clean fun. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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14
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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25
37
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46
53
109
147
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38
25
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8
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48
14
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23
Wind (km/h)
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5
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SSW
15
NE
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NW
10
N
30
NNE
15
NNW
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NNW
20
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High Tide
11:41PM1.29m
12:11PM1.36m
00:24AM1.15m
12:55PM1.33m
1:12AM1.02m
1:44PM1.30m
2:13AM0.94m
2:41PM1.29m
3:35AM0.90m
3:43PM1.30m
4:57AM0.93m
4:41PM1.34m
Low Tide
5:41PM0.44m
5:50AM0.42m
6:34PM0.52m
6:24AM0.52m
7:32PM0.58m
7:01AM0.59m
8:41PM0.62m
7:45AM0.65m
9:57PM0.61m
8:42AM0.69m
11:03PM0.57m
9:48AM0.69m
11:51PM0.50m
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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.

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