Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 AEDT
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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
15.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Schanck this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 12s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 10th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 10th Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 15th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu night, calm by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, near gales from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
0
1
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.2
SW
1.9
SW
Period(s) (?)13131313121212121313121213129131414131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1919159112478385905705614864663113194445353861011321436673838265315581042
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
10
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
25
E
5
NE
25
ESE
10
WNW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
W
35
WNW
60
SW
40
WSW
40
SW
40
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
crossononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:19AM
1.85
4:11PM
1.57
5:01AM
1.79
5:05PM
1.52
5:42AM
1.72
5:59PM
1.46
6:20AM
1.63
6:55PM
1.39
6:58AM
1.53
7:54PM
1.34
7:36AM
1.44
8:57PM
1.32
8:17AM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:39PM
-0.02
10:27AM
0.43
10:28PM
0.10
11:14AM
0.40
11:14PM
0.24
12:01PM
0.38
12:00AM
0.40
12:47PM
0.38
12:46AM
0.56
1:33PM
0.39
1:35AM
0.69
2:20PM
0.41
2:32AM
0.80
3:08PM
0.42
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
Sunrise-5:48--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50-
Sunset--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:38--8:39--8:39
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cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131213131213151819191514141515131313131112
Feels °C (?)99987791815171211988244568
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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 12 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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