Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
14.4°C
1.3° 

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 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 4,298 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s 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 (Oct 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sun 11th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Sun 11th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 13th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed night).

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
14
1.8
SW
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2.4
SW
16
2.5
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16
2.5
SW
15
2.3
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
2.4
SW
14
3.5
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12
3.5
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14
2.5
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14
2.1
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13
1.8
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13
1.3
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12
1.3
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12
0.9
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11
0.8
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11
0.8
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11
0.8
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
893
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3283
2757
2687
2553
2356
3995
4298
3454
2191
1537
974
455
442
205
168
171
239
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
NW
20
N
25
NNW
20
SSW
25
SW
30
SW
35
WNW
45
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SSW
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SSE
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ESE
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E
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ENE
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ESE
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cross-off
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High Tide
00:36AM1.49m
12:42PM1.42m
1:31AM1.59m
1:27PM1.46m
2:16AM1.68m
2:07PM1.49m
2:56AM1.73m
2:43PM1.51m
3:33AM1.75m
3:18PM1.52m
4:08AM1.73m
3:52PM1.51m
4:43AM1.68m
Low Tide
6:09PM0.46m
6:46AM0.56m
7:00PM0.34m
7:39AM0.53m
7:43PM0.24m
8:23AM0.50m
8:23PM0.17m
9:02AM0.49m
8:59PM0.13m
9:37AM0.49m
9:35PM0.13m
10:11AM0.51m
10:09PM0.17m
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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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