Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Issued: 9 am 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
15.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with SSW 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 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.7m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 16 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 20th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, strong winds from the N by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.4
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SW
21
0.8
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
2.5
SW
11
2.1
SW
11
1.6
SSW
10
1.1
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
537
442
298
282
976
24
597
0
326
175
134
160
423
881
1663
257
1565
954
460
416
813
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
N
25
N
40
N
35
N
25
N
35
N
25
N
30
N
40
N
35
N
25
NNW
45
N
40
N
35
NW
25
NW
30
SSW
10
SW
5
SSW
10
SE
20
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
11:26AM1.70m
10:39PM1.44m
12:25PM1.77m
11:45PM1.49m
1:19PM1.83m
00:49AM1.55m
2:09PM1.85m
1:50AM1.58m
2:56PM1.85m
2:49AM1.59m
3:41PM1.82m
3:46AM1.57m
4:23PM1.77m
Low Tide
5:22PM0.76m
5:23AM-0.02m
6:23PM0.70m
6:23AM-0.06m
7:20PM0.61m
7:21AM-0.07m
8:13PM0.52m
8:15AM-0.02m
9:04PM0.43m
9:07AM0.07m
9:53PM0.36m
9:57AM0.20m
10:41PM0.32m
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7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:37
7:37
7:37
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5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:06
 mm
3
3
3
1
2
7
1
2
Temp °C
12
15
15
14
15
16
17
19
18
17
16
15
13
14
13
14
13
13
12
13
13
Feels °C
8
11
11
7
10
11
10
15
14
10
10
10
4
6
6
10
7
10
11
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
2.1
WSW
12
2.5
SW
11
2.1
SW
11
1.6
SSW
10
1.1
SSW
6
1.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
537
442
298
282
976
905
597
418
326
175
134
114
423
881
1663
1320
1565
954
460
93
813
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.1
SW
22
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
12
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
12
0.7
W
11
0.8
WSW
10
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
145
113
18
161
110
24
19
3
22
160
116
110
141
257
211
387
404
416
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
22
0.3
SSW
11
0.1
S
24
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SSW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
SW
9
Energy kJ
9
22
11
44
71
172
129
58
50
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
N
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.7
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
N
3
0.6
N
3
0.7
N
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
1.3
NNW
5
1.6
WNW
6
1.1
W
6
2.1
SW
11
1.6
SSW
7
Energy kJ
3
1
1
13
11
3
3
3
2
7
12
11
30
73
145
74
1092
242
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
4
3
4
1
3
3
2
4
Distance (km)
12
12
12
41
33
22
41
2
34
49
41
2
77
77
48
17
146
13
0
21
19
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
3
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
8
8
8
6
5
4
4
5
9
7
8
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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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