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Cape Schanck Surf Forecast
/ VIC – Mornington Peninsula (24 breaks) / Victoria (127 breaks) /
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Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (May 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 16 days are 1.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 22nd May) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 23rd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
527 | 557 | 551 | 472 | 1107 | 677 | 423 | 591 | 1697 | 1179 | 754 | 480 | 287 | 213 | 437 | 663 | 373 | 576 | 1021 | 919 | 694 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:25PM1.91m | 2:02AM1.62m | 3:12PM1.89m | 2:55AM1.62m | 3:58PM1.83m | 3:49AM1.58m | 4:43PM1.75m | 4:46AM1.52m | 5:27PM1.66m | 5:46AM1.44m | 6:12PM1.56m | 6:51AM1.37m | 6:58PM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27PM0.51m | 8:29AM-0.11m | 9:15PM0.47m | 9:19AM-0.03m | 10:04PM0.45m | 10:09AM0.10m | 10:54PM0.43m | 10:59AM0.26m | 11:45PM0.43m | 11:50AM0.43m | 00:39AM0.43m | 12:46PM0.59m | 1:34AM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 9 | SSW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 190 | 257 | 551 | 319 | 1107 | 677 | 423 | 591 | 1697 | 1179 | 754 | 480 | 287 | 213 | 437 | 10 | 373 | 576 | 1021 | 919 | 694 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 4 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 357 | 472 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 191 | 128 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 46 | 221 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | — | SW 15 | SW 20 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 12 | — | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 40 | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 8 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | — | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SW 10 | S 7 | SSW 6 | S 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 527 | 557 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 6 | 3 | 9 | 69 | 41 | 663 | 89 | 78 | 34 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 62 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 62 | 41 | 146 | 473 | 264 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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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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