Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
16.0°C
2.3° 

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 28 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 30 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 11AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,294 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 16 days are 2.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 11AM. 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 30th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 30th Oct)6ft (1.8m) 15s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 29th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SW
11
2.3
SW
15
2.1
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
8
1.3
SW
8
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.6
SW
14
1.6
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14
1.6
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14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1107
2294
2021
1542
1290
1048
722
431
418
269
193
503
461
865
990
878
600
529
416
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
5
SSE
5
ENE
20
ESE
15
NE
35
N
30
SW
30
WSW
25
W
20
SSW
5
ESE
5
NNE
20
SE
10
ENE
5
NE
5
ESE
10
WSW
Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
2:32AM1.84m
2:10PM1.54m
3:16AM1.89m
2:54PM1.60m
4:00AM1.90m
3:39PM1.63m
4:44AM1.86m
4:26PM1.62m
5:29AM1.78m
5:17PM1.57m
6:15AM1.68m
6:13PM1.49m
Low Tide
8:37AM0.52m
8:33PM-0.05m
9:20AM0.49m
9:18PM-0.09m
10:02AM0.48m
10:04PM-0.08m
10:45AM0.48m
10:51PM0.00m
11:31AM0.49m
11:40PM0.13m
12:22PM0.51m
00:32AM0.29m
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Feels °C
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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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