Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.9° 

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 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SW swell with 5,681 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s 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 (Aug 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) 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 3.0m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 16th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 16th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 14th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
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Saturday
15
Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
2
SW
19
2.1
SW
17
1.6
SW
16
1.4
SW
14
1.7
SW
14
1.6
SW
17
0.5
SSW
16
2.5
SW
16
3
SW
16
3
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16
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
15
3
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17
3
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17
2.5
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16
2.3
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16
2.3
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15
2.3
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15
2
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2831
2683
1317
821
1130
1334
140
2982
4402
4412
4136
2830
5681
4710
3222
2567
2329
2148
1580
1253
849
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
35
SW
35
WSW
35
NW
30
NNW
40
NNW
35
W
30
W
30
W
30
WNW
20
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WNW
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
S
15
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
30
E
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
7:20PM1.46m
9:29AM1.48m
8:34PM1.41m
10:45AM1.51m
10:03PM1.39m
11:51AM1.57m
11:28PM1.44m
12:45PM1.64m
00:41AM1.52m
1:31PM1.69m
1:42AM1.60m
2:12PM1.73m
2:35AM1.65m
Low Tide
1:49PM0.84m
2:22AM0.16m
3:09PM0.87m
3:37AM0.19m
4:35PM0.82m
4:53AM0.20m
5:51PM0.69m
6:02AM0.20m
6:51PM0.54m
7:02AM0.21m
7:42PM0.38m
7:54AM0.24m
8:27PM0.25m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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5
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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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