Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Sunday 10 May 2026 AEST
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Cape Schanck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Schanck this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 16 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 16s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the E by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
1
SW
18
0.2
S
17
0.3
SSE
16
1.2
WSW
14
0.2
SSE
14
1.3
WSW
14
1.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
635
635
599
669
609
520
369
499
643
398
308
205
122
118
671
23
48
0
19
0
1087
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
SW
15
E
10
NE
10
SE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ESE
25
E
15
NE
15
ESE
20
E
15
N
10
ENE
15
NNE
25
N
20
N
10
WNW
25
N
15
N
15
N
on
on
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:19PM1.52m
5:04AM1.27m
5:57PM1.47m
5:56AM1.25m
6:38PM1.42m
7:03AM1.26m
7:27PM1.37m
8:23AM1.32m
8:22PM1.35m
9:42AM1.43m
9:22PM1.35m
10:51AM1.57m
10:22PM1.38m
Low Tide
10:38AM0.38m
11:30PM0.67m
11:16AM0.46m
00:13AM0.67m
12:04PM0.54m
1:02AM0.63m
1:06PM0.63m
1:58AM0.55m
2:22PM0.70m
2:58AM0.44m
3:42PM0.72m
3:58AM0.30m
4:54PM0.71m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:09
7:09
7:11
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:20
5:19
5:17
5:16
3
2
1
8
Temp °C
13
13
13
12
16
16
16
18
14
16
18
15
18
20
18
18
19
18
14
15
14
11
11
11
11
14
14
15
15
9
15
15
11
15
18
15
13
15
14
9
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
1
SW
18
1.4
SW
16
1.3
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
14
1.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
635
635
599
669
609
520
369
350
643
398
308
205
122
118
671
1057
801
553
472
607
1087
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.1
SW
26
0.6
SW
21
0.8
SW
19
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.2
S
17
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
14
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
27
18
3
4
25
282
499
258
23
10
22
3
65
198
23
48
19
248
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
13
0.3
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
E
12
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
SE
4
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
6
3
7
88
113
50
3
30
1
9
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
4
0.5
SE
5
0.6
ESE
5
0.5
SE
4
0.8
ESE
5
0.2
ENE
2
0.7
SE
5
0.4
NE
7
Energy kJ
2
10
14
10
32
1
29
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
3
4
3
3
2
3
4
Distance (km)
13
13
0
0
21
23
23
10
21
0
0
23
2
0
0
12
2
2
12
2
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
4
4
3
3
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
3
2
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Cape Schanck Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape Schanck provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Schanck can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Schanck 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 (Cape Schanck) 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 Cape Schanck 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.

Cape Schanck is 34 km (21 miles) from Mornington. If you plan a holiday in Mornington Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mornington. Mornington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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