Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Tuesday 07 Apr 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
17.8° 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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 8th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 8th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 11th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the N by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Fri morning, moderate winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
2
SW
1.9
SW
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.8
WSW
2.3
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
3.5
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
SW
2
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)12614131314131312121112111313131313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2402871324115510148026286090000301730102310212120001266833666396
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
40
SW
15
SSW
5
NW
10
E
25
N
40
N
45
N
30
NW
45
WNW
50
W
40
WNW
40
W
45
WSW
40
W
35
SW
40
SW
25
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:26PM
1.70
3:10AM
1.50
4:00PM
1.66
3:41AM
1.47
4:34PM
1.60
4:10AM
1.42
5:08PM
1.53
4:40AM
1.36
5:46PM
1.46
5:14AM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:29PM
0.52
9:27AM
0.19
10:00PM
0.56
9:59AM
0.23
10:32PM
0.62
10:32AM
0.29
11:05PM
0.68
11:05AM
0.36
11:43PM
0.74
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43--6:45--
Sunset-6:05--6:04--6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:55-
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1-----113126224223---
Temp. °C171515141618232420161312131314151515151414
Feels °C (?)1179121312161616624334779101011
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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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