Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 31 May 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
16.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Cape Schanck surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,854 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 17s 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 Sunday (Jun 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 16s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 7th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 7th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 7th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Mainly near gales.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Wed morning, moderate winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
4
0.1
SE
10
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
14
3
WSW
11
0.1
SW
20
3
SW
11
2.5
SW
10
2.3
SW
10
2.2
SW
11
2.1
SW
9
1.8
SW
8
1.9
SW
9
1.8
SW
15
2.4
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
4
2034
1169
617
228
104
124
146
162
0
15
1780
1300
1008
1060
669
408
535
1456
3199
Wind (km/h)
35
WNW
40
W
30
W
35
N
55
N
45
N
50
N
35
NNW
45
NNW
55
WNW
50
WNW
50
W
50
W
45
WNW
45
WSW
40
WSW
30
W
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
12:04PM1.52m
11:21PM1.27m
12:47PM1.58m
00:09AM1.29m
1:27PM1.62m
00:54AM1.32m
2:06PM1.64m
1:36AM1.33m
2:43PM1.65m
2:17AM1.34m
3:18PM1.65m
2:56AM1.33m
3:51PM1.64m
3:35AM1.31m
Low Tide
6:07PM0.78m
5:50AM0.30m
6:53PM0.74m
6:34AM0.27m
7:34PM0.70m
7:16AM0.25m
8:13PM0.67m
7:55AM0.25m
8:52PM0.64m
8:33AM0.26m
9:29PM0.62m
9:08AM0.30m
10:04PM0.61m
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7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:31
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5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:06
5:06
1
6
7
1
3
4
2
2
6
2
1
1
Temp °C
13
13
13
11
12
13
14
14
14
13
13
12
12
12
13
14
13
14
14
15
17
4
5
6
3
0
2
5
7
6
2
3
2
1
2
3
5
7
9
10
12
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
10
0.1
SE
10
2.5
SW
12
2.1
SW
12
1.6
SW
11
1
SW
11
0.7
SW
10
0.6
SW
12
0.8
WSW
10
0.6
SW
14
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
18
2.5
SW
10
0.2
WSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
1.8
SW
8
1.6
SW
9
1.8
SW
15
2.4
SW
17
Energy kJ
873
4
2034
1169
617
228
104
124
103
162
15
33
1300
37
118
260
408
384
1456
3199
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
E
10
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SW
12
0.1
E
9
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
11
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
21
1.1
SW
20
Energy kJ
13
2
106
94
124
146
2
48
159
103
322
357
285
954
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.1
E
10
0.1
S
16
0.5
SW
15
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
26
0.3
SW
23
0.2
SSW
21
0.9
SSW
19
Energy kJ
78
2
5
107
34
7
26
86
45
506
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
4
2.5
WSW
11
2.1
SW
12
0.4
NNW
3
1
N
4
1.4
NNW
5
1.2
N
5
1
N
4
1
WNW
4
2.1
W
8
3
WSW
11
3.5
SW
11
3
SW
11
2.1
SW
10
2.3
SW
10
2.2
SW
11
2.1
SW
9
0.6
WNW
4
1.9
SW
9
1.3
SW
10
Energy kJ
11
1421
1319
3
33
100
67
41
34
603
1910
3448
1780
882
1008
1060
669
10
535
334
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
4
2
1
1
2
1
4
3
4
1
5
4
4
4
2
4
4
5
Distance (km)
49
52
48
41
102
65
54
41
182
264
322
383
478
78
49
49
49
49
17
17
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
6
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
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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