Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
14.1° C
0.8° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 8,422 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 17th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 17th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 13th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our patch – Cape Schanck.

Right now, it’s a bit of a write-off, I won’t lie. We're copping a strong, messy cross-shore blow with a big, raw 12ft SW swell, and the energy is absolutely pumping (combined energy of 5434). But it’s all chop and chaos – no good for a paddle. The water’s sitting at 57°, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year, nothing unusual.

That energy drops a little on Tuesday the 14th, but it’s still a big, onshore mess. Wednesday the 15th sees the swell ease a bit to 8ft, and the wind backs off to a moderate breeze, but it's still cross-shore and cross-on, making it choppy. It’s marginal at best.

Now, hold on to your board, because things finally start looking up on Friday the 17th. We get a really promising day. The morning sees a solid 7ft SW groundswell, with a long 16-second period, and a light offshore wind. That combined energy is still strong at 2258. But the real gem is Friday afternoon: the wind drops to dead glassy, the swell holds at 7ft with a super long 17-second period, and the energy is pumping (2795). This is excellent, clean surf for experienced surfers. Given the swell size is over 8ft is only for experts, but with 7ft and that perfect glass, this is the standout session.

Saturday the 18th is still okay in the morning with a smaller 6ft swell and a light offshore, but it fades to nothing by the afternoon. Sunday the 19th is small and clean, but weak. Then we hit a dry spell from Monday the 20th through to Thursday the 23rd – a few days with basically no rideable surf, just a little bump here and there.

Then, get this: another major pulse is brewing for Friday the 24th of July. The morning will be a big, powerful 10ft SW groundswell with an 18-second period – that's a very long period groundswell, the energy is massive (5158). The wind will be light, but cross-shore, so it'll be a bit lumpy. The real deal, though, is Friday afternoon: the swell eases to a still-chunky 8ft, the period is a dreamy 17 seconds, and the wind goes glassy again. Combined energy is still huge at 4376, and it's marked as excellent for experienced surfers. This is another absolute standout, but being a long period groundswell at a reef break like this, it should handle that energy beautifully.

Saturday the 25th keeps the run going with a clean 7ft SW swell and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is strong (1864). It’s another good, solid day for the more experienced crew.

After that, the wind turns ugly again from Sunday the 26th onwards, with fresh cross-shore and cross-on winds making a mess of the 5ft to 7ft swells. The window of good surf closes by Monday the 27th.

So, to bottom line it: this forecast has a slow start, then a couple of epic windows. Your absolute best bets are Friday the 17th afternoon for that glassy, perfect 7ft SW groundswell, and Friday the 24th of July afternoon for the even bigger 8ft SW glassy groundswell. Both are for experienced surfers only, so don't be a hero if you're not ready for it.

Stay safe, catch you in the water.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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3.5
SW
15
3.5
SW
16
4
SW
15
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
15
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.4
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
14
2.2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.1
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16
2.1
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17
1.9
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15
1.7
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14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5162
5973
7668
5845
5127
4054
2405
2135
1822
1983
2010
1736
2009
2531
1716
1187
0
486
301
209
375
Wind (km/h)
45
NW
45
WNW
35
NW
40
WNW
40
WSW
20
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
SW
15
SSW
0
SSE
15
N
0
NE
10
NNE
15
N
5
NNE
15
N
20
NNW
15
N
15
N
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cross
cross
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cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
8:55PM1.43m
11:04AM1.61m
10:11PM1.43m
12:08PM1.67m
11:29PM1.47m
1:04PM1.73m
00:41AM1.52m
1:53PM1.78m
1:46AM1.57m
2:37PM1.80m
2:45AM1.60m
3:18PM1.79m
3:39AM1.61m
Low Tide
3:36PM0.85m
3:54AM0.08m
4:53PM0.82m
5:03AM0.05m
6:04PM0.74m
6:09AM0.04m
7:05PM0.61m
7:10AM0.05m
8:00PM0.47m
8:05AM0.10m
8:49PM0.35m
8:55AM0.18m
9:35PM0.26m
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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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