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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
16.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Cape Schanck surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 5,828 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s 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 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 19s. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 7th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | WSW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 21 | SW 19 | |
13 | 4 | 2034 | 1255 | 617 | 228 | 127 | 124 | 297 | 194 | 215 | 163 | 449 | 470 | 144 | 1541 | 2173 | 757 | 372 | 647 | 5828 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:04PM1.52m | 11:21PM1.27m | 12:47PM1.58m | 00:09AM1.29m | 1:27PM1.62m | 00:54AM1.32m | 2:06PM1.64m | 1:36AM1.33m | 2:43PM1.65m | 2:17AM1.34m | 3:18PM1.65m | 2:56AM1.33m | 3:51PM1.64m | 3:35AM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM0.78m | 5:50AM0.30m | 6:53PM0.74m | 6:34AM0.27m | 7:34PM0.70m | 7:16AM0.25m | 8:13PM0.67m | 7:55AM0.25m | 8:52PM0.64m | 8:33AM0.26m | 9:29PM0.62m | 9:08AM0.30m | 10:04PM0.61m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — | |
— | 1 | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SE 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 12 | SW 14 | E 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 12 | — | S 20 | SW 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 19 |
13 | 4 | 2034 | 1255 | 617 | 228 | 85 | 124 | 297 | 2 | 215 | 163 | 449 | 470 | 144 | — | 8 | 757 | 372 | 250 | 5828 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | — | — | — | E 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | — | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 20 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 |
6 | — | — | — | 2 | 106 | 127 | 122 | 22 | — | 15 | 15 | 104 | 148 | 8 | — | — | 326 | 361 | 335 | 517 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SE 10 | — | — | E 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | — | — | — | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 21 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 12 | 7 | 10 | 4 | — | — | 2 | 48 | 49 | — | — | — | 26 | 87 | 647 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 11 | SW 12 | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 11 | NW 4 | — | WSW 10 | — |
867 | 1584 | 1415 | 7 | 34 | 104 | 54 | 41 | 129 | 194 | 290 | 412 | 8 | 7 | 470 | 1541 | 2173 | 2 | — | 501 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 49 | 52 | 49 | 41 | 102 | 77 | 77 | 54 | 109 | 78 | 78 | 49 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 52 | 49 | 49 | 13 | 17 | 0 |
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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.











