• ABOUT THE SPOT

Surfing in Mckenzies, Tamarama, New South Wales Australia

Offshore Winds:
North
Skill Level:
All Surfers
Tamarama is a beachside suburb of Sydney, at about 7 km/4 mi in the east of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). Mckenzies is a little bay of about 100 m/328 ft long, that is highly dependent upon the sand banks that is gathered here during storms.

This spot is an exposed beach break that usually offers good waves. Offshore winds blow from the north and the ideal swell direction is from the south. Surfers can explore the waves with swell sizes from 3 ft/1 m to 8 ft/2.5 m. The best tide movement is rising and falling tide.

Mckenzies is appropriate for all levels of surfers. In summer the wind blows offshore at 6%, in autumn the wind blows at 18%, in winter at 34% and in spring at 16%. Last but not least, visitors can enjoy the magnificent view of the sea in one of the many cafes and restaurants that lie on the streets around the spot. Watch out for sharks, rocks and rips. Note: it gets crowded when it works.