Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
13.7°C
1.0° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, SW swell with 3,781 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 20s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 13s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 31st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 31st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 3rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Righto. Rusty here with the outlook for Cape Schanck.

We’re looking at a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. Not much happening right now. The surf kicks off proper on Friday the 28th, but conditions are messy with a cross-shore breeze and a marginal-looking 5ft SW swell. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about average for this time of year.

Friday 28th: Honestly, this one's a write-off. The swell is there, about 5ft from the SW, but that lumpy cross-shore wind is killing it. Afternoon gets a bit more size with 7ft from the SW and onshore wind. Not worth paddling out.

Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th: A couple of days to skip. The swell hangs in the 6-6ft range from the SW, but we're dealing with cross-onshore and onshore winds. Surf is poor.

Monday 31st: Now we're talking. Monday afternoon is the first real standout. The wind drops right off, going glassy from the S, and we're looking at a clean, 6ft SW groundswell with a solid 14-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1955, so there's plenty of grunt. This is the one to circle for experienced surfers – clean, glassy conditions and a solid pulse of SW swell. A bit too much size for beginners, but for the rest of us, it's a beauty.

Tuesday 1st September: The swell backs off a touch to 6ft, but the wind goes howling from the N at 25 mph. It's cross-offshore, so the face will be clean, but that wind will make it a battle. Only for the keen.

Wednesday 2nd & Thursday 3rd: Swell builds back up, pushing 7-8ft from the SW, but wind is a problem. It's cross or cross-off, but strong, making it lumpy and hard work.

Friday 4th September: Swell ramps up big time, hitting 10ft in the morning and a whopping 13ft in the afternoon from the SW (combined energy hitting 9945 – that’s serious power!). But it comes with fresh cross-onshore wind and light rain. This is more of a kitesurfing setup than a paddle session. Huge, messy, and dangerous.

Saturday 5th: More big swell, 10-8ft from the SW, but again, the wind is strong and cross-off. Clean faces but a battle to get out.

Sunday 6th: Big and messy. 13ft swell with onshore wind. Steer clear.

Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th: Now here's the second standout window. The swell drops right back to a much friendlier 5-6ft from the SW. Monday morning is glassy with light NNE winds and a long-period SW swell. Tuesday morning is clean with a light ESE cross-off. The energy is moderate (around 627-834), but the conditions will be superb. This is for everyone, the water will be clean, and the waves will have a nice shape.

Wednesday 9th through Saturday 12th: The forecast gets a bit messy again. The swell moves back up and down between 4ft and 10ft, with wind swinging all over the place. The real standout in this later period is Friday 11th September afternoon. We’ve got a clean, 10ft SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period, and the combined energy is a massive 6703. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the NNW, so the wave faces will be clean. This is for experts only at that size, but the power and potential at this reef break could be off the charts. Long period groundswell like that will really wrap into the point. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it’s got serious potential.

For the last couple of days, Saturday 12th has 8ft swell at a 17-second period, but with onshore wind it's a no-go.

So, the two to focus on: Monday 31st afternoon for that glassy, clean 6ft swell, and the long-range promise of Friday 11th September afternoon for the big, clean, long-period groundswell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the N by Tue morning).

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Saturday
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1.4
SW
18
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17
2
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16
1.8
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14
1.7
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14
1.5
SW
13
1.8
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1.6
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2.3
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2.2
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2.3
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14
2.5
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13
3.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1136
2454
1958
1307
1163
744
1103
1086
1319
1485
1505
2302
1494
1200
85
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2090
1864
2027
2200
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Wind (km/h)
20
NW
20
SW
20
SW
20
WNW
20
SW
15
WNW
15
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15
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20
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10
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20
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45
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High Tide
12:14PM1.41m
11:52PM1.26m
12:51PM1.48m
00:48AM1.36m
1:24PM1.54m
1:34AM1.47m
1:54PM1.58m
2:16AM1.58m
2:24PM1.62m
2:56AM1.66m
2:54PM1.64m
3:36AM1.71m
3:25PM1.65m
Low Tide
6:22PM0.75m
6:13AM0.45m
7:01PM0.62m
7:00AM0.41m
7:34PM0.48m
7:41AM0.39m
8:07PM0.35m
8:20AM0.38m
8:39PM0.23m
8:57AM0.40m
9:12PM0.13m
9:34AM0.44m
9:48PM0.07m
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Feels °C
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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.

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