Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Issued: 3 am 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
15.2° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Cape Schanck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cape Schanck surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 1,987 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SW swell.

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 (Jun 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 20th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the E by Wed night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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
0
0
0
0
3
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
3
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
3
SW
11
2
SSW
11
1.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
2.5
SW
10
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
499
973
1388
1987
903
520
970
859
767
780
650
833
1325
1703
1762
1493
1086
809
744
633
457
Wind (km/h)
45
NNW
40
NNW
25
WNW
35
S
30
SSW
15
ESE
10
NE
5
SSW
10
S
15
NW
25
WNW
35
NW
20
SSW
30
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
5
NNE
5
SE
5
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
2:56PM1.85m
2:49AM1.59m
3:41PM1.82m
3:46AM1.57m
4:23PM1.77m
4:43AM1.53m
5:03PM1.69m
5:39AM1.48m
5:42PM1.60m
6:36AM1.43m
6:20PM1.51m
7:33AM1.39m
6:59PM1.42m
Low Tide
9:04PM0.43m
9:07AM0.07m
9:53PM0.36m
9:57AM0.20m
10:41PM0.32m
10:45AM0.34m
11:28PM0.30m
11:32AM0.49m
00:14AM0.30m
12:20PM0.63m
00:59AM0.32m
1:12PM0.75m
1:45AM0.35m
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
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5:06
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
 mm
1
2
2
2
1
2
Temp °C
13
13
13
13
12
12
11
11
12
11
12
11
12
12
11
11
11
11
10
10
11
Feels °C
4
5
8
6
5
10
10
9
8
6
6
4
9
4
5
6
6
7
8
8
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
10
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
Energy kJ
499
973
1388
427
773
400
970
859
767
780
650
833
1703
1762
1493
1086
809
744
633
457
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SSW
17
0.2
WSW
6
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.6
SSW
17
Energy kJ
144
232
3
64
48
520
7
6
2
49
150
255
485
651
4
2
197
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.5
W
9
0.5
SSW
17
0.4
SE
5
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
SW
22
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
110
38
166
6
1
1
2
18
78
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNW
5
1
NNW
4
0.5
W
4
3
SW
11
2
SSW
11
0.9
ESE
5
0.6
E
5
0.5
W
3
0.9
NW
4
2.5
SW
10
Energy kJ
57
39
6
1987
903
46
19
5
26
1325
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
2
5
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
65
41
17
135
383
0
0
2
21
12
13
48
13
283
21
21
21
21
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
4
4
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
6
6
9
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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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