Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Wednesday 19 Nov 2025 AEDT
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Cape Schanck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
14.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Schanck this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 22nd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 22nd Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 20th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
SW
2.1
SW
2.5
SW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.5
SW
1.6
SE
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)12121314141414131312121111111371212121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1200120921542261215519831403919653457349250165140832211411371377758
Wind
(km/h)
30
WNW
40
SW
25
WSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
25
E
10
NNE
35
SE
25
SSE
15
E
25
ESE
30
E
15
ESE
30
ESE
20
ENE
25
NNW
35
SW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossononononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:15AM
1.25
12:43AM
1.48
12:06PM
1.26
1:26AM
1.56
12:52PM
1.29
2:05AM
1.62
1:35PM
1.32
2:42AM
1.67
2:14PM
1.35
3:18AM
1.68
2:52PM
1.36
3:53AM
1.69
3:27PM
1.36
4:26AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:47PM
0.41
6:48AM
0.77
6:32PM
0.34
7:34AM
0.72
7:14PM
0.29
8:14AM
0.68
7:54PM
0.24
8:51AM
0.64
8:32PM
0.22
9:26AM
0.63
9:08PM
0.22
10:01AM
0.62
9:42PM
0.24
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Sunrise5:56--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:52--5:52--5:52--
Sunset-8:15--8:15--8:16--8:17--8:19--8:20--8:21-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------21--------
Temp. °C141413121212111112141616141516171818241716
Feels °C (?)88477655412101011131215141420109
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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 12 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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