Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Saturday 14 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
18.8° C
(Which is 1.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m 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 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Mar 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 14th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 14th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 15th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
2
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
Period(s) (?)191817171616141413131312121213121212141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)103782210742494187513948867066095294664654784205124094095469431033943
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
20
SSE
10
ESE
5
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
25
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SE
15
SE
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
SE
10
E
15
SSE
0
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:11PM
1.33
7:16AM
1.27
9:17PM
1.28
8:14AM
1.20
10:37PM
1.27
9:48AM
1.17
11:48PM
1.31
11:31AM
1.22
12:40AM
1.37
12:46PM
1.35
1:22AM
1.44
1:43PM
1.51
1:59AM
1.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:21PM
0.41
1:48AM
0.86
2:11PM
0.48
2:56AM
0.92
3:18PM
0.54
4:32AM
0.91
4:42PM
0.56
5:54AM
0.81
6:00PM
0.54
6:49AM
0.67
7:03PM
0.49
7:32AM
0.49
7:54PM
0.44
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise7:16--7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--
Sunset-7:42--7:40--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:34--7:32-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-------2151-----------
Temp. °C141415151616171716161616161616161616161718
Feels °C (?)131312141313141316141313151513141413141618
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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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