Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
13.7°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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 3,868 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 22nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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2
3
3
4
4
1
3
3
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SW
10
3
SW
11
3
SW
15
2.5
SW
14
2.5
SW
15
3
SW
16
2.3
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
1
SW
12
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.8
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1300
2143
3181
2747
3103
3820
2404
1374
878
755
701
552
418
297
278
331
514
495
2042
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
30
SW
25
SSW
20
SSE
20
E
20
SE
10
ENE
5
NNW
15
SE
10
NNE
15
N
20
SSW
20
N
10
NNW
10
SSE
10
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
50
SSW
Wind State
on
on
on
cross
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:06AM1.41m
5:29PM1.34m
6:56AM1.33m
6:10PM1.26m
8:00AM1.27m
7:12PM1.18m
9:17AM1.26m
8:48PM1.16m
10:27AM1.29m
10:25PM1.21m
11:19AM1.34m
11:34PM1.34m
Low Tide
11:28PM0.35m
11:52AM0.77m
00:08AM0.43m
12:39PM0.84m
00:59AM0.52m
1:48PM0.89m
2:07AM0.58m
3:21PM0.87m
3:30AM0.61m
4:38PM0.78m
4:47AM0.59m
5:30PM0.65m
rain showers
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6:15
6:15
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Temp °C
16
11
11
11
10
11
10
12
16
17
20
20
21
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19
14
11
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11
Feels °C
10
4
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18
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13
6
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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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