Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Issued: 3 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
14.7° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 30 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 7,552 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 30 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 (Jun 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 30th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 4th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, near gales from the NNW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WNW on Thu night, light winds from the S by Sun morning).

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
3.5
WSW
17
0.4
SSW
17
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3.5
SW
18
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
313
293
238
189
176
208
205
295
246
196
308
0
111
7552
5169
4947
4662
7106
5786
3455
1850
Wind (km/h)
25
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NW
20
N
35
N
40
N
50
NW
55
NNW
45
NW
55
NW
45
WNW
45
WNW
45
WSW
40
WSW
45
WSW
30
SSW
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
10:29PM1.22m
12:23PM1.49m
11:29PM1.24m
1:08PM1.54m
00:25AM1.26m
1:49PM1.59m
1:15AM1.29m
2:25PM1.62m
2:02AM1.31m
2:58PM1.64m
2:45AM1.33m
3:29PM1.65m
3:26AM1.36m
Low Tide
5:29PM0.88m
5:14AM0.35m
6:25PM0.83m
6:05AM0.33m
7:14PM0.78m
6:52AM0.30m
7:57PM0.71m
7:35AM0.29m
8:37PM0.65m
8:15AM0.30m
9:12PM0.59m
8:52AM0.33m
9:45PM0.53m
9:28AM0.37m
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
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5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
5:12
 mm
2
11
1
1
2
7
1
2
2
2
4
2
1
Temp °C
14
15
14
14
14
15
16
14
12
12
11
11
11
11
11
12
12
12
13
12
11
Feels °C
9
9
10
9
9
8
9
8
1
2
0
2
1
0
1
2
3
6
8
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1
WSW
10
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
SW
21
3.5
SW
18
3
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
Energy kJ
313
293
238
189
176
208
205
295
246
196
183
111
72
7106
5786
3455
1850
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
NW
5
0.6
WSW
10
0.5
WSW
10
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
6
38
44
2
3
1
77
54
308
428
298
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
4
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.1
E
8
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
WSW
20
Energy kJ
1
4
5
4
12
7
1
68
89
259
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.5
NW
3
0.7
N
3
0.6
N
4
1
NW
4
1.2
NNW
5
1.4
NW
5
1.3
NW
5
3.5
WSW
17
4
WSW
16
4.5
SW
14
4
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
14
3
SW
18
2.5
SW
17
1.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
3
5
4
9
4
11
9
28
61
91
79
7060
7568
7552
5169
4947
4662
4877
3782
1441
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
7
6
6
6
6
4
7
8
4
3
Distance (km)
12
29
0
49
2
41
49
182
182
478
478
79
79
52
52
52
491
109
21
21
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
6
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
4
3
4
1
9
5
6
7
6
6
6
6
6
9
8
9
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
6
8
9
9
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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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