
Surf Forecasts:
Cape Schanck surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 11 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,544 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Nov 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Tue 10th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, moderate winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 8 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
319 | 244 | 564 | 469 | 447 | 113 | 1116 | 2171 | 3484 | 2289 | 2005 | 1942 | 874 | 833 | 494 | 315 | 233 | 241 | 415 | 733 | 676 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:18PM1.40m | 7:57AM1.48m | 8:35PM1.35m | 8:56AM1.40m | 10:02PM1.35m | 9:59AM1.34m | 11:20PM1.41m | 11:01AM1.32m | 00:23AM1.50m | 11:56AM1.32m | 1:12AM1.59m | 12:45PM1.34m | 1:55AM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:18PM0.52m | 1:31AM0.46m | 2:21PM0.52m | 2:41AM0.61m | 3:30PM0.49m | 4:02AM0.71m | 4:35PM0.44m | 5:21AM0.73m | 5:33PM0.37m | 6:26AM0.72m | 6:23PM0.30m | 7:18AM0.68m | 7:07PM0.25m | ||||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | WSW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
319 | 244 | — | 523 | 447 | 329 | 1116 | 2171 | 172 | 2289 | 1887 | 1475 | 874 | 833 | 494 | 315 | 233 | 241 | 415 | 733 | 676 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 10 | SSE 11 | SE 6 |
— | — | — | 60 | 23 | 73 | 130 | 93 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 109 | 89 | 13 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 5 | SSW 16 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | 10 | 61 | 113 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 48 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | W 4 | SW 8 | SW 10 | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 6 | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | ESE 6 |
1 | 19 | 564 | 469 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 3484 | 1536 | 2005 | 1942 | 69 | — | 18 | 18 | 40 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 119 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 495 | 62 | 49 | 62 | 17 | 48 | 52 | 146 | 529 | 787 | 131 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 510 | 23 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
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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.










