Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Issued: 3 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
15.2° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 2,460 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 (Jun 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 20th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
3
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
12
0.4
SW
21
0.8
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
3
SW
11
2.3
SW
11
1.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
160
499
973
1519
2460
1235
520
1077
865
767
886
746
513
1063
2038
1526
1514
1086
878
809
Wind (km/h)
50
N
30
N
45
NNW
35
NNW
25
WNW
35
S
25
SSW
20
ESE
5
NNE
5
SW
5
SW
20
WNW
20
WNW
35
NW
35
W
30
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
30
S
20
SSE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:50AM1.58m
2:56PM1.85m
2:49AM1.59m
3:41PM1.82m
3:46AM1.57m
4:23PM1.77m
4:43AM1.53m
5:03PM1.69m
5:39AM1.48m
5:42PM1.60m
6:36AM1.43m
6:20PM1.51m
7:33AM1.39m
Low Tide
8:13PM0.52m
8:15AM-0.02m
9:04PM0.43m
9:07AM0.07m
9:53PM0.36m
9:57AM0.20m
10:41PM0.32m
10:45AM0.34m
11:28PM0.30m
11:32AM0.49m
00:14AM0.30m
12:20PM0.63m
00:59AM0.32m
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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light rain
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part cloud
clear
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part cloud
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:05
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
 mm
3
1
2
3
1
2
12
1
1
1
1
4
1
Temp °C
15
14
12
13
13
13
12
12
11
12
12
11
12
11
11
12
12
11
12
12
12
Feels °C
9
7
2
6
7
6
6
8
10
9
10
6
6
4
4
4
6
4
5
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
19
1.3
SW
18
1.6
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
10
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
2.2
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
164
114
499
973
1519
90
539
400
1077
865
767
886
746
513
1063
2038
1526
1514
1086
878
809
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
24
0.4
SW
21
0.6
SW
12
0.6
W
9
1.1
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.4
E
3
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SW
5
0.1
S
18
Energy kJ
22
160
114
56
663
254
48
520
7
4
4
50
99
11
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
24
0.3
W
4
0.6
W
9
0.5
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
17
0.4
SE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
SE
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
11
4
56
168
115
7
3
2
3
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
4
0.7
NNW
4
1.2
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
1
WSW
4
3
SW
11
2.3
SW
11
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
NW
4
0.9
WNW
4
1.8
SW
15
0.9
S
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
SSW
5
Energy kJ
18
13
54
31
39
2460
1235
13
3
10
28
1460
62
9
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
4
4
1
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
Distance (km)
54
33
61
41
17
146
21
21
0
12
13
13
17
45
52
62
21
472
109
21
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
5
6
4
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
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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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