Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Issued: 3 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
14.8° 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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 10,137 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5.0m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 6th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 6th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 3rd Jul)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, near gales from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sun night, calm by Mon morning).

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.2
SW
19
4.5
WSW
16
4.5
SW
16
3
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
3
SW
16
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
17
2
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.8
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
2
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
205
212
171
178
1066
0
10137
4168
2740
2270
3853
5076
4193
1929
1006
716
392
350
803
714
2448
Wind (km/h)
40
N
45
NW
55
NNW
50
NW
55
NW
50
W
45
WSW
35
W
35
SW
35
SW
30
S
25
ESE
30
ESE
30
ENE
10
N
10
ESE
15
ENE
10
NE
15
SE
25
E
20
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:25AM1.26m
1:49PM1.59m
1:15AM1.29m
2:25PM1.62m
2:02AM1.31m
2:58PM1.64m
2:45AM1.33m
3:29PM1.65m
3:26AM1.36m
3:57PM1.64m
4:08AM1.39m
4:25PM1.62m
4:51AM1.42m
Low Tide
7:14PM0.78m
6:52AM0.30m
7:57PM0.71m
7:35AM0.29m
8:37PM0.65m
8:15AM0.30m
9:12PM0.59m
8:52AM0.33m
9:45PM0.53m
9:28AM0.37m
10:16PM0.47m
10:05AM0.42m
10:48PM0.40m
10:44AM0.49m
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:12
5:12
5:13
 mm
5
4
7
2
2
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
14
12
12
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
11
9
8
9
11
11
8
11
10
10
Feels °C
8
7
2
2
1
1
2
4
4
4
4
5
1
0
7
8
8
6
6
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
WSW
10
0.8
SW
12
1.9
WSW
13
3
SW
14
3
SW
16
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
17
2
SW
16
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
2
SW
18
Energy kJ
205
212
135
178
1264
4168
3853
5076
4193
1929
1006
716
392
282
803
714
2448
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.6
WSW
10
1.2
SW
19
1.9
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.8
SW
17
0.1
SW
24
0.8
SW
21
0.6
S
18
Energy kJ
4
31
171
72
1066
2111
986
505
9
3
350
23
605
230
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
4
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SSW
21
Energy kJ
8
1
68
89
30
22
143
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
3
1
NW
5
1.3
NNW
5
1.5
NW
5
1.5
NW
5
4.5
WSW
16
4.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
14
3
SW
13
2.5
SW
13
2.3
SW
16
0.9
ESE
4
1.1
ESE
5
0.5
NE
4
0.4
ESE
4
Energy kJ
8
41
68
113
119
11228
10137
2985
2740
2270
2562
35
50
6
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
6
5
3
3
6
3
5
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
Distance (km)
49
344
182
78
473
495
516
52
52
486
486
21
131
30
0
0
0
0
0
21
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
8
2
7
5
5
5
6
5
4
4
9
9
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
8
7
5
7
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
6
7
9
7
5
9
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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