Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Sunday 08 Mar 2026 AEDT
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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
19.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Schanck this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 12 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 9th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 14th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 15th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
2
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.7
SW
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)141413131212121211111111101112121219181719
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)144386560952036122423234921320224625055395411429617229168048611535
Wind
(km/h)
45
ESE
35
E
20
N
30
SSW
10
WSW
5
W
15
ESE
20
NE
25
WSW
55
WSW
40
SW
35
WSW
35
SW
30
SSW
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
5
E
15
SSE
10
ESE
5
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononglasscross-
off
offononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:19PM
1.68
4:13AM
1.62
4:55PM
1.67
4:43AM
1.59
5:29PM
1.63
5:12AM
1.54
6:03PM
1.56
5:40AM
1.49
6:40PM
1.48
6:08AM
1.42
7:20PM
1.40
6:39AM
1.35
8:11PM
1.33
7:16AM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:19PM
0.42
10:31AM
0.16
10:52PM
0.47
11:03AM
0.17
11:24PM
0.53
11:35AM
0.21
11:55PM
0.61
12:07PM
0.27
12:27AM
0.69
12:42PM
0.34
1:02AM
0.78
1:21PM
0.41
1:48AM
0.86
Sun
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:16--7:16
Sunset7:51--7:50--7:47--7:46--7:45--7:44--7:42--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191919211817182122191615141415151413141515
Feels °C (?)1213172016171617161678669101012111214
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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 12 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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