Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Issued: 3 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
15.2° C

1.3°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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,261 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s 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 (Jun 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 22nd Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 27th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 27th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
2
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
2
0
1
1
0
2
3
2
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
778
767
791
746
650
813
1169
975
852
744
600
424
418
277
236
528
882
1125
1011
970
769
Wind (km/h)
15
S
5
SE
10
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
25
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
NW
5
SW
20
ESE
10
E
15
SE
15
SE
10
S
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
NNW
5
W
5
NNE
10
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
High Tide
4:23PM1.77m
4:43AM1.53m
5:03PM1.69m
5:39AM1.48m
5:42PM1.60m
6:36AM1.43m
6:20PM1.51m
7:33AM1.39m
6:59PM1.42m
8:33AM1.37m
7:41PM1.34m
9:35AM1.37m
8:31PM1.27m
10:36AM1.40m
Low Tide
10:41PM0.32m
10:45AM0.34m
11:28PM0.30m
11:32AM0.49m
00:14AM0.30m
12:20PM0.63m
00:59AM0.32m
1:12PM0.75m
1:45AM0.35m
2:10PM0.84m
2:33AM0.37m
3:15PM0.89m
3:25AM0.38m
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
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5:06
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
Temp °C
13
12
12
13
12
11
14
14
13
13
12
12
13
13
11
12
12
11
12
12
10
Feels °C
10
9
9
10
10
7
13
12
11
12
8
10
9
10
9
8
11
9
11
11
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
778
767
791
746
650
813
1169
975
852
744
600
424
418
277
236
528
882
1125
1011
970
769
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
5
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.6
SW
15
0.3
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
Energy kJ
2
51
2
2
2
2
2
1
143
71
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
SW
24
0.3
SW
22
0.4
SW
21
Energy kJ
2
2
22
74
115
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
4
Energy kJ
5
3
3
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
Distance (km)
21
12
0
2
17
17
2
17
2
5
21
0
21
21
21
13
2
0
2
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
4
7
5
6
6
5
5
6
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
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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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