
Surf Forecasts:
Mckenzies Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mckenzies Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mckenzies Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. It’s Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Mckenzies Beach, and I’ve got to be honest with you – it’s gonna be a bit of a slow grind for a while. This is a very consistent spot, but the next week or so is looking pretty lackluster. We’re looking at a real dry spell until things finally start to wake up around the 10th.
The water temp is sitting at 62.2°F with a slight positive anomaly of 1.1°F, so it’s pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year. Nothing wild there.
For the next few days, we’re dealing with tiny, gutless waves. The energy is weak, with values down in the double digits – like 11 on Wednesday morning. The swell direction is all over the place and the periods are short, so it’s not going to be worth paddling out for. A few clean windows appear on Thursday and Friday mornings with glassy conditions, but the swell is only 1.3ft to 2.3ft. Surfable, but barely. It’s the kind of thing you’d only do if you were desperate for a knee-board session.
The weekend doesn’t offer much either. Saturday morning is clean but still small at 1.6ft. The wind picks up in the afternoon and chops it all to pieces. Sunday sees a bit more size, up to 3.3ft, but the wind swings onshore and makes it messy. There’s a gap here with no real recommendations for a solid stretch – looks like from the 5th through the 9th, you’re better off finding something else to do.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Monday the 10th is the first real standout. The swell jumps to 4.6ft in the morning, with a fresh offshore wind from the west. That’s a major plus – clean conditions. The energy is building too, with values in the 200s and 300s. By the afternoon, it’s even better, with 5.2ft of swell and a moderate offshore wind. This is the first time we see a “good surf conditions” call, and I’m stoked on it. The period is 10 seconds, so there’s some decent shape to it. This is your window.
Tuesday the 11th continues the trend with a solid 3.6ft of swell, offshore winds, and good energy (236 in the morning). It’s not as big as Monday, but it’s still clean and fun. After that, it backs right off again. Wednesday and Thursday are back to small, weak dribble. The long-range stuff around the 15th and beyond shows some more size, with 4.6ft on the Saturday morning, but the winds are cross-shore and it doesn’t look clean. The period is short, too.
So, the standout pick has to be Monday the 10th. It’s the biggest, cleanest swell of the first week, with offshore winds. Conditions will be good, and the point should be firing. It’s an exposed spot, so it needs the swell, and it’s getting it. Crowds are often here, so expect some company, but it’ll be worth it. The swell is coming from the ENE, which is a bit off the optimum SE direction, but it’s still solid.
Tuesday is a good backup, just a notch smaller. After that, you’re waiting until the 15th for any real size again, but that comes with onshore winds, so it’s not a great call. The long-period stuff around the 19th-20th looks promising with a 12-second period, but that's a while away. Keep an eye on it. For now, set your alarm for Monday morning.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 14 | 34 | 37 | 76 | 65 | 71 | 55 | 39 | 42 | 39 | 60 | 103 | 158 | 445 | 274 | 460 | 629 | 186 | 164 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 12:51PM1.35m | 1:11AM1.16m | 1:49PM1.39m | 2:24AM1.08m | 2:55PM1.44m | 3:47AM1.05m | 4:06PM1.51m | 5:08AM1.08m | 5:13PM1.60m | 6:15AM1.15m | 6:14PM1.69m | 7:10AM1.23m | 7:09PM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:16PM0.47m | 7:16AM0.45m | 8:30PM0.46m | 8:15AM0.50m | 9:50PM0.41m | 9:22AM0.51m | 11:05PM0.33m | 10:33AM0.49m | 00:09AM0.23m | 11:40AM0.44m | 1:04AM0.15m | 12:40PM0.38m | 1:53AM0.09m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 14 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
8 | 10 | 34 | 37 | 76 | 65 | 71 | 55 | 39 | 42 | 28 | 60 | 103 | 158 | 16 | 274 | 460 | 252 | 186 | 164 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | S 5 | S 5 | E 9 | NE 4 | ENE 7 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | E 14 | SE 12 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 |
— | 7 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 13 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 128 | 38 | 37 | 59 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 9 | S 7 | E 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | ENE 9 | S 8 | E 10 | E 16 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 15 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | E 13 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 11 |
3 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 23 | 11 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | — | 4 | 12 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | NW 3 | NNE 6 | NNW 3 | NE 7 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 8 | — | NE 2 | NW 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 1 | 82 | 6 | 445 | 7 | 9 | 629 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 184 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 260 | 0 | 17 | 53 | 260 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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