Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Issued: 3 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
15.5° C

1.5°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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 20 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SW swell with 1,983 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 10s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 21st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 20th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
0
2
3
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
11
2.2
SW
11
1.1
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
0.8
SW
19
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1983
1031
459
978
778
767
791
746
581
947
1247
990
933
721
653
545
537
423
1123
1068
1339
Wind (km/h)
35
SSW
30
SSW
20
E
10
SE
20
S
10
S
10
NNW
15
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
15
S
10
ESE
10
N
5
NNE
15
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
40
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:41PM1.82m
3:46AM1.57m
4:23PM1.77m
4:43AM1.53m
5:03PM1.69m
5:39AM1.48m
5:42PM1.60m
6:36AM1.43m
6:20PM1.51m
7:33AM1.39m
6:59PM1.42m
8:33AM1.37m
7:41PM1.34m
Low Tide
9:53PM0.36m
9:57AM0.20m
10:41PM0.32m
10:45AM0.34m
11:28PM0.30m
11:32AM0.49m
00:14AM0.30m
12:20PM0.63m
00:59AM0.32m
1:12PM0.75m
1:45AM0.35m
2:10PM0.84m
2:33AM0.37m
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
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5:06
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:07
 mm
5
6
2
1
3
Temp °C
13
12
12
12
12
12
11
12
11
12
13
12
12
11
10
9
10
10
11
13
11
Feels °C
5
6
7
9
8
9
9
8
5
6
10
7
8
7
7
7
8
7
6
8
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
10
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.5
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
427
773
286
978
778
767
791
746
581
947
1247
990
933
721
653
545
537
423
1123
1068
1339
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
SW
22
0.8
SW
19
0.9
WSW
12
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
5
Energy kJ
51
558
459
8
2
3
51
142
1
2
19
423
247
111
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
16
0.7
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
10
0.5
SSW
19
0.2
WSW
21
Energy kJ
48
35
3
1
2
201
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SW
11
2.2
SW
11
0.5
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.7
W
4
0.6
NW
4
0.3
NNW
2
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NW
3
0.8
WSW
5
Energy kJ
1983
1031
18
1
16
14
1
3
2
32
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
5
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
146
383
22
21
21
19
0
2
17
49
13
13
21
21
0
0
0
0
2
2
41
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
1
5
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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