Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
14.2°C
1.4° 

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 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,721 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period. 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 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 23rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 23rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 27th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
0.8
SW
20
1.3
SW
18
2.1
SW
16
2.2
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1374
891
905
690
543
398
248
240
295
447
455
1007
2384
2374
1526
1123
827
504
355
421
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Wind (km/h)
5
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20
SE
10
NE
15
NNE
5
ENE
15
N
15
NW
20
SSW
5
SW
25
SW
45
S
40
S
30
ESE
35
SE
25
ESE
20
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20
SSE
15
ENE
15
NNE
15
E
25
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
7:12PM1.18m
9:17AM1.26m
8:48PM1.16m
10:27AM1.29m
10:25PM1.21m
11:19AM1.34m
11:34PM1.34m
12:00PM1.40m
00:27AM1.48m
12:36PM1.46m
1:12AM1.62m
1:11PM1.52m
1:54AM1.74m
Low Tide
1:48PM0.89m
2:07AM0.58m
3:21PM0.87m
3:30AM0.61m
4:38PM0.78m
4:47AM0.59m
5:30PM0.65m
5:47AM0.55m
6:11PM0.50m
6:37AM0.50m
6:49PM0.34m
7:20AM0.46m
7:25PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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18
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19
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10
11
5
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1
3
6
5
6
13
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11
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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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