Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 25 May 2026 AEST
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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
16.2° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 25th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 27th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 1st Jun)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, near gales from the SE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.9
SE
8
1.7
SE
7
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SE
6
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
6
1.8
SW
6
1.9
SW
7
1.7
SW
7
1
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
155
472
361
355
407
295
239
156
126
118
43
106
104
142
196
248
342
261
297
892
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
20
ESE
30
E
45
ESE
50
ESE
50
SE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
10
ESE
35
SW
35
SW
30
SW
35
SW
40
SSW
45
SW
45
SW
40
SSW
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
6:12PM1.56m
6:51AM1.37m
6:58PM1.47m
8:01AM1.34m
7:47PM1.38m
9:13AM1.35m
8:39PM1.32m
10:19AM1.40m
9:34PM1.27m
11:15AM1.46m
10:29PM1.26m
12:04PM1.52m
11:21PM1.27m
Low Tide
11:50AM0.43m
00:39AM0.43m
12:46PM0.59m
1:34AM0.43m
1:49PM0.72m
2:30AM0.43m
3:00PM0.80m
3:24AM0.41m
4:11PM0.82m
4:15AM0.38m
5:14PM0.81m
5:04AM0.34m
6:07PM0.78m
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7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
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5:10
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:07
5:07
1
7
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
16
16
15
15
15
16
16
16
16
15
16
16
16
15
15
14
14
14
13
13
13
15
13
10
7
6
13
14
14
14
12
13
15
16
10
8
8
6
7
3
3
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.2
SE
7
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
0.6
WSW
13
0.3
SE
10
0.6
WSW
12
0.7
SW
12
1
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
184
155
472
361
355
355
139
239
156
126
118
94
106
104
142
109
17
98
149
297
892
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
9
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSE
6
0.6
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.5
SE
6
0.1
SE
10
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.8
S
6
Energy kJ
43
95
5
40
26
7
295
44
25
33
50
67
49
48
15
4
11
4
4
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
S
8
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SW
18
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
S
15
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
14
6
41
5
6
14
53
6
5
4
9
8
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
4
1.6
SE
6
1.9
SE
7
1.9
SE
8
1.7
SE
7
0.7
SSE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
1
SW
5
1.6
SW
6
1.8
SW
6
1.9
SW
7
1.7
SW
7
1.6
SSW
7
Energy kJ
14
203
321
407
276
29
43
51
34
41
196
248
342
261
229
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
4
4
4
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
4
4
Distance (km)
0
21
30
268
264
264
0
0
21
15
21
21
0
62
62
146
283
486
486
283
230
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
5
3
1
4
4
3
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
5
9
6
7
7
6
9
7
9
6
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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