Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
14.0°C
1.1° 

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 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 6,242 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s 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 Monday (Oct 05) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 5PM. 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 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 5th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 5th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 6th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1561
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1552
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:21PM1.60m
6:31AM1.65m
6:09PM1.53m
7:24AM1.54m
7:06PM1.44m
8:25AM1.45m
8:21PM1.35m
9:35AM1.38m
9:55PM1.33m
10:47AM1.37m
11:26PM1.38m
11:50AM1.39m
00:36AM1.49m
Low Tide
11:38AM0.55m
11:52PM0.07m
12:24PM0.61m
00:43AM0.19m
1:19PM0.66m
1:42AM0.33m
2:27PM0.69m
2:55AM0.47m
3:48PM0.66m
4:20AM0.55m
5:06PM0.58m
5:41AM0.58m
6:09PM0.46m
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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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