Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 18 Dec 2025 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
15.7° C
(Which is 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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 25) at 5AM. 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 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 18th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 18th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 25th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
2.4
SW
2.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.4
SW
0.6
SW
2.1
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
Period(s) (?)10111312111166998888713131615911
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)132147277200177159826516312914268259640821513813872902309721512718
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
20
SE
15
N
10
SSE
20
SSW
25
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
10
SSE
25
SW
45
SW
35
WSW
25
WSW
20
SSW
25
WNW
35
W
45
SW
40
W
45
WSW
50
SW
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crossonononcross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:00AM
1.23
12:06AM
1.42
11:01AM
1.21
12:58AM
1.48
12:01PM
1.22
1:44AM
1.54
12:55PM
1.25
2:25AM
1.60
1:44PM
1.28
3:03AM
1.64
2:29PM
1.30
3:38AM
1.67
3:11PM
1.32
4:10AM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:53PM
0.40
6:02AM
0.89
5:47PM
0.37
7:01AM
0.85
6:38PM
0.33
7:50AM
0.80
7:25PM
0.29
8:33AM
0.74
8:08PM
0.26
9:12AM
0.69
8:48PM
0.25
9:49AM
0.64
9:25PM
0.25
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-8:42--8:42--8:43--8:43--8:44--8:44--8:45-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------1----1--2--
Temp. °C272223212123151414151514141515141415141414
Feels °C (?)231821201618119101312581010866444
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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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