Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Friday 02 Jan 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
16.3° 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 Saturday (Jan 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 3rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 9th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 8th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)111816161514131312121211111111111111151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2633186037831068716488374335314268205249216220320331242120313071325
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
25
SE
20
E
0
SSE
20
S
25
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
5
NE
10
SE
20
SE
10
N
25
N
25
SSW
25
S
25
S
20
SSE
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:27AM
1.43
11:36PM
1.60
10:39AM
1.41
12:44AM
1.66
11:54AM
1.43
1:43AM
1.72
1:06PM
1.47
2:34AM
1.77
2:12PM
1.52
3:20AM
1.80
3:11PM
1.55
4:02AM
1.80
4:06PM
1.56
4:40AM
1.78
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:25PM
0.09
5:24AM
0.85
5:34PM
0.06
6:38AM
0.79
6:41PM
0.03
7:42AM
0.70
7:42PM
0.02
8:37AM
0.58
8:38PM
0.04
9:28AM
0.47
9:28PM
0.10
10:14AM
0.37
10:15PM
0.19
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Sunrise6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-8:46--8:46--8:46--8:47--8:47--8:46--8:46-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141719181716151515141515151822302721141416
Feels °C (?)111316191414131212111111151420252320101015
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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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