Mckenzies Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Mckenzies Beach. This is a point break that’s very consistent, exposed to swell from the SE, and it works best when the swell is coming from that direction. Water temp is sitting around 63°, which is bang on average for this time of year – nothing weird there.

The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag. Friday the 31st morning is looking like a real treat – glassy conditions, light SSW breeze, and a clean 4ft SSE swell with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 275, and it’s going to feel smooth out there. That’s the pick of the early window. Friday afternoon swings to a cross-on SE wind, and the swell bumps up to 5ft from the S, but it’s going to be choppy and messy – not worth it.

Saturday the 1st starts off glassy again with a smaller 4ft SSE swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds, so it’ll be weak and a bit gutless. By afternoon, the cross-on wind kills it.

Sunday the 2nd is interesting – the morning has a 4ft SE swell with a long 12-second period, combined energy up to 420 (moderate), and a clean cross-off wind from the north. That’s decent shape, but the longer period will make it a bit straight at the beach. For a point break like Mckenzies, that’s a good thing – it’ll wrap in nicely. Sunday afternoon fades a bit.

The start of the week is tiny. Monday the 3rd through to Tuesday the 5th is mostly small dribble – waves under 2ft, weak energy, and not worth paddling out for. There’s a gap of about three days where it’s pretty flat.

Thursday the 6th morning brings a bit of life back – 5ft from the SSE, 9-second period, glassy conditions. The combined energy is 333 (moderate) and it’ll be clean. That’s another solid window. The afternoon turns onshore, so get out early.

The next week is a slow rollercoaster. Friday the 7th to Sunday the 9th is mostly small, clean but small – under 3ft. Not worth getting excited about.

Then Tuesday the 11th morning looks like a standout for the second week. A 4ft S swell with a 10-second period, offshore WNW wind, combined energy of 344 (moderate). It’ll be clean and lined up. That’s a good session. Wednesday the 12th also has offshore winds, but the swell is smaller at 3ft from the E, period 12 seconds – long period, but not much push. The energy is 273, so it’s surfable but not a standout.

The rest of the second week is mostly small again, with the odd clean morning. Thursday the 14th morning has a 2ft E swell, 12-second period, offshore wind, and combined energy of 267 – clean but small. Friday the 15th onward drops off.

The best bet overall is Friday the 31st morning and Thursday the 6th morning. Both have glassy conditions, decent swell, and clean lines. The long-period Sunday the 2nd is also worth a look if you want a longer ride. Crowds are often around here, so expect company.

Rusty.

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