Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Issued: 9 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
14.7° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Cape Schanck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cape Schanck surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,207 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 6th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 6th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 4th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 13°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, gales from the NNW by Thu night).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sun
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.1
E
8
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
18
3.5
WSW
16
3
SW
15
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SSW
13
3
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
535
361
313
293
195
189
176
208
205
295
1
336
410
1860
0
4131
4947
3811
2713
2737
5936
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
30
N
25
N
20
N
40
N
35
NNE
45
NW
55
N
50
NNW
55
NNW
55
WNW
40
W
55
WSW
45
WSW
50
WSW
45
SW
40
SSW
30
SSE
Wind State
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:32AM1.44m
10:29PM1.22m
12:23PM1.49m
11:29PM1.24m
1:08PM1.54m
00:25AM1.26m
1:49PM1.59m
1:15AM1.29m
2:25PM1.62m
2:02AM1.31m
2:58PM1.64m
2:45AM1.33m
3:29PM1.65m
Low Tide
4:19AM0.37m
5:29PM0.88m
5:14AM0.35m
6:25PM0.83m
6:05AM0.33m
7:14PM0.78m
6:52AM0.30m
7:57PM0.71m
7:35AM0.29m
8:37PM0.65m
8:15AM0.30m
9:12PM0.59m
8:52AM0.33m
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
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5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
5:10
 mm
17
11
3
1
1
4
5
6
11
3
2
2
2
2
Temp °C
16
15
14
13
14
14
14
15
16
13
13
13
11
12
13
12
11
11
11
11
11
Feels °C
11
10
9
9
9
10
10
9
9
8
1
3
0
2
5
2
0
0
1
2
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1.7
SW
18
0.4
SW
22
1.3
SW
19
2.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
535
361
313
293
195
189
176
208
205
295
400
336
410
1860
163
1268
3183
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.3
SSW
14
0.1
SE
7
0.4
W
11
0.2
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.1
NW
4
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
6
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WSW
10
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
22
0.6
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
Energy kJ
4
8
3
38
2
41
9
86
1
31
10
85
31
34
9
260
896
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
8
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
E
8
0.1
SW
17
0.7
SSW
18
Energy kJ
2
4
5
5
7
8
1
31
1
11
302
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
4
0.3
E
4
0.3
NNW
4
0.5
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
3
1
NW
4
1.1
NNW
5
1.2
NNW
5
1.1
NW
5
1.7
NW
6
3.5
WSW
16
3
SW
15
3.5
SW
13
3.5
SW
13
3
SW
12
3
SSW
13
3
SW
17
Energy kJ
13
3
2
4
5
6
5
9
5
34
52
61
47
176
6506
4131
4947
3811
2713
2737
5936
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
4
1
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
29
12
29
41
2
12
41
49
538
182
78
478
516
478
512
52
473
491
536
610
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
2
3
4
2
1
6
8
6
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
8
5
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
5
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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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