Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
13.9°C
1.2° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,868 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 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 Saturday (Sep 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) 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 2.5m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
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1
1
2
1
1
0
1
1
3
1
0
0
0
0
1
4
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
13
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
2.3
SW
13
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
2.2
SW
13
2.4
SW
12
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
15
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2982
1855
1485
1262
1135
966
1812
1847
1697
1304
1336
1091
1684
1715
3227
2708
3022
3680
2567
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
SW
20
SW
20
NW
30
NW
30
NW
40
WNW
30
WNW
20
SW
15
N
40
N
40
NNW
45
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
20
S
10
E
20
SE
20
NE
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
High Tide
3:37AM1.71m
3:24PM1.60m
4:13AM1.66m
3:55PM1.55m
4:48AM1.58m
4:25PM1.49m
5:25AM1.50m
4:56PM1.42m
6:06AM1.41m
5:29PM1.34m
6:56AM1.33m
6:10PM1.26m
Low Tide
9:35AM0.47m
9:45PM0.14m
10:08AM0.53m
10:18PM0.19m
10:41AM0.60m
10:52PM0.27m
11:14AM0.68m
11:28PM0.35m
11:52AM0.77m
00:08AM0.43m
12:39PM0.84m
00:59AM0.52m
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6:16
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6:11
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6:10
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Temp °C
11
10
10
11
17
20
17
17
14
15
23
24
16
11
12
12
10
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Feels °C
5
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11
14
9
14
11
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10
5
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6
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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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