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Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 17 Jan 2026 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
17.5° 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 Tuesday (Jan 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 20th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 22nd Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 21st Jan)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Wed night).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
1
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SE
2.1
SE
1.7
ESE
0.8
SW
1.8
SE
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
1.3
ESE
1.3
SE
0.8
SW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)777147141366662018171614141313126
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27945925925729922414413896118103483109913181179763658392277220155
Wind
(km/h)
40
ESE
50
ESE
45
E
30
E
50
ESE
40
E
25
E
45
SE
35
ESE
15
ESE
40
SE
30
ESE
20
SE
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
35
SE
25
E
10
E
30
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:49AM
1.21
12:27AM
1.38
11:04AM
1.19
1:23AM
1.45
12:18PM
1.20
2:07AM
1.52
1:21PM
1.24
2:45AM
1.59
2:14PM
1.30
3:18AM
1.64
3:02PM
1.37
3:48AM
1.68
3:46PM
1.44
4:17AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:00PM
0.42
6:20AM
0.95
6:03PM
0.39
7:25AM
0.88
6:59PM
0.35
8:14AM
0.80
7:48PM
0.31
8:54AM
0.70
8:32PM
0.28
9:28AM
0.59
9:12PM
0.28
10:01AM
0.49
9:51PM
0.29
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:20--6:20--
Sunset-8:45--8:45--8:44--8:44--8:43--8:42--8:42-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192019192020191919192019171717161820212627
Feels °C (?)121110131312141410171412141313141315202124
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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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