Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Saturday 28 Mar 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
19.0° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Monday (Mar 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 30th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 30th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 29th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
1
3
2
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.7
SW
1.8
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
1
SW
0.3
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
1.8
SW
Period(s) (?)121212141413131312121212121212131712101312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6897007731052118476760045942334625617813418413731146259216299929
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
ENE
10
NNE
10
SE
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
25
NNE
15
NW
15
WNW
10
SSW
5
E
15
S
15
SSW
25
SE
25
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
offcrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrossonglasscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:57PM
1.50
7:35AM
1.41
9:02PM
1.40
8:51AM
1.32
10:16PM
1.35
10:27AM
1.29
11:28PM
1.35
11:57AM
1.35
12:27AM
1.38
1:04PM
1.45
1:15AM
1.42
1:56PM
1.55
1:55AM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:15PM
0.21
1:49AM
0.70
2:15PM
0.36
3:01AM
0.74
3:30PM
0.49
4:27AM
0.72
4:56PM
0.56
5:45AM
0.63
6:13PM
0.57
6:44AM
0.51
7:14PM
0.55
7:30AM
0.39
8:03PM
0.52
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise7:30--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:35--
Sunset-7:20--7:19--7:16--7:15--7:14--7:13--7:10-
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
21-------------------
Temp. °C161616151515152022202626222116161616161414
Feels °C (?)10121113121413181916212217161117151214109
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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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