
Surf Forecasts:
Cape Schanck surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,883 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 (Oct 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
4022 | 2883 | 1977 | 1438 | 932 | 471 | 396 | 209 | 205 | 231 | 175 | 112 | 86 | 47 | 102 | 88 | 169 | 429 | 952 | 1060 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:56AM1.73m | 2:43PM1.51m | 3:33AM1.75m | 3:18PM1.52m | 4:08AM1.73m | 3:52PM1.51m | 4:43AM1.68m | 4:25PM1.48m | 5:17AM1.62m | 4:57PM1.42m | 5:53AM1.54m | 5:30PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:23PM0.17m | 9:02AM0.49m | 8:59PM0.13m | 9:37AM0.49m | 9:35PM0.13m | 10:11AM0.51m | 10:09PM0.17m | 10:44AM0.55m | 10:43PM0.22m | 11:18AM0.60m | 11:17PM0.29m | 11:53AM0.66m | 11:51PM0.38m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
7:35 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 |
Feels °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 5 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
— | 2883 | 1977 | 1438 | 932 | 471 | 396 | 209 | 205 | 231 | 175 | 112 | 86 | 14 | 102 | 88 | 169 | 429 | 952 | 1060 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SE 6 | SW 20 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SE 4 | WSW 12 | SE 4 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | S 17 |
— | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 15 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 42 | 47 | 3 | 27 | 6 | 211 | 427 | 91 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 16 | SE 7 | — | WSW 11 | ESE 7 | SSW 17 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 13 | 48 | 5 | 39 | 2 | — | 12 | 18 | 27 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | E 4 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | — | SE 6 | ESE 5 | — | SE 3 | ESE 5 | — | SE 2 | ESE 4 | — | SE 7 | — |
4022 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 26 | 63 | — | 15 | 46 | — | 2 | 36 | — | 1 | 21 | — | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 491 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 131 | 137 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 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.










