Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
13.8°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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 2,483 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 17s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 31st Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cast an eye over the next couple of weeks at Cape Schanck. It’s a classic reef setup, but we’re in for a patchy run. The good news is, there’s a proper window of clean, powerful surf coming up, but we’ve got to wade through a lot of onshore junk to get to it.

First up, the forecast is a bit of a slow burner. The immediate outlook is a write-off. Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th are a no-go for paddling. We’re seeing onshore winds from the SSW and SW with 6ft to 6ft of swell, but it’s all messy and blown out. The combined energy is moderate to strong (1323), but the wind is just ruining it. Thursday afternoon the 27th does see a brief moment of glassy conditions from the NNE with a 4ft SW swell (449) – that’s a tease, but the swell is too small and weak to get excited about.

Friday the 28th is back to poor, with a big jump in energy (2159) and a 7ft SW swell, but it’s onshore and choppy. Saturday the 29th is more of the same, with a lumpy cross-onshore wind. Sunday the 30th stays marginal with onshore flow.

But then, Monday the 31st of August. That’s the stand-out. We’ve got a clean, cross-offshore wind from the north, and a solid 7ft SW groundswell rolling in with a 15-second period. The energy is pumping (1985-2116). This is proper Cape Schanck. It’s a reef break, and that long period groundswell is going to groom the waves into long, powerful lines. The wind is light, the conditions are clean, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. This is the one you want to be in the water for. It’s a bit of a crowd magnet here, so expect company, but for the advanced crew, this is the best on offer.

After that, it gets rough again. Tuesday the 1st of September has strong offshore winds (28 mph) that will hold the swell up, but it’s a wild, clean-but-blowy session. The rest of that week into the next is a mix of strong winds and onshore slop, with a few marginal windows. There’s a big pulse of 10ft SW swell (7419) on Saturday the 5th of September, but it’s cross-shore and lumpy. That’s a heavy, powerful day for experts only, but the wind will make it a battle.

The second week is a write-off. We’re looking at solid 8ft+ swells, but the wind is almost always onshore or cross-shore and strong. The energy is strong (over 3000), but the quality is poor. It’s a long stretch of days with nothing to recommend. The forecast is less certain that far out, but as it stands, it’s a blank run.

So, if you’re an advanced surfer, you circle Monday the 31st of August. That’s the clean, powerful, classic Cape Schanck day. The rest of the window is mostly for the die-hards or the kiters, as the beach-and-reef setup will be blown out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the N by Mon night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.4
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18
2.1
SW
17
0.2
SSW
16
1.7
SW
14
1.5
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14
1.3
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13
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13
1.8
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14
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1.6
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16
1.6
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16
1.5
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2.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1079
905
613
389
392
569
1136
2483
25
1196
915
552
954
1021
1507
1485
802
1953
1265
975
1761
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
25
SW
10
SW
15
NW
5
N
25
NW
20
WNW
15
SW
20
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15
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NNW
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High Tide
10:20AM1.29m
9:06PM1.17m
11:26AM1.34m
10:40PM1.18m
12:14PM1.41m
11:52PM1.26m
12:51PM1.48m
00:48AM1.36m
1:24PM1.54m
1:34AM1.47m
1:54PM1.58m
2:16AM1.58m
2:24PM1.62m
2:56AM1.66m
Low Tide
4:09PM0.95m
4:09AM0.51m
5:29PM0.87m
5:17AM0.49m
6:22PM0.75m
6:13AM0.45m
7:01PM0.62m
7:00AM0.41m
7:34PM0.48m
7:41AM0.39m
8:07PM0.35m
8:20AM0.38m
8:39PM0.23m
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Feels °C
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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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