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Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia
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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
17.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Schanck this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 16 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 7th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Thu night, moderate winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
410 | 507 | 21 | 331 | 311 | 471 | 224 | 1188 | 1139 | 787 | 656 | 2458 | 1617 | 2863 | 4968 | 2840 | 2855 | 2125 | 1990 | 1589 | 1367 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 1:14PM1.63m | 00:51AM1.38m | 1:51PM1.68m | 1:29AM1.40m | 2:27PM1.70m | 2:05AM1.41m | 3:02PM1.69m | 2:40AM1.41m | 3:36PM1.66m | 3:14AM1.38m | 4:11PM1.62m | 3:48AM1.35m | 4:45PM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:21PM0.62m | 7:09AM0.23m | 7:58PM0.59m | 7:46AM0.20m | 8:33PM0.58m | 8:22AM0.20m | 9:08PM0.58m | 8:57AM0.22m | 9:42PM0.60m | 9:30AM0.26m | 10:17PM0.63m | 10:03AM0.32m | 10:52PM0.66m | ||||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
13 | 6 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
12 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SW 14 | ESE 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
410 | 507 | 400 | 331 | 311 | 471 | 224 | 268 | 1139 | 787 | 656 | 60 | 113 | 11 | 4 | 2840 | 11 | 2125 | 1990 | 1589 | 1367 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 18 | SE 10 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | WSW 19 | SSW 18 | — | — | S 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 79 | 4 | 19 | 71 | 134 | 137 | 31 | — | — | 96 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 15 | SSW 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 10 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SE 10 | WSW 19 | SSW 19 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | 21 | 17 | 18 | — | 10 | 22 | 19 | 4 | 146 | 35 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 5 | SW 9 | SW 12 | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 7 | SW 14 | — | — |
12 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 17 | 95 | 794 | 1188 | — | 3 | 4 | 2458 | 1617 | 2863 | 4968 | 2178 | 2855 | 120 | 1428 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 2 | 22 | 65 | 182 | 182 | 52 | 52 | 17 | 15 | 48 | 52 | 146 | 146 | 322 | 52 | 383 | 146 | 473 | 78 | 48 |
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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.











