Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Issued: 9 am 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
14.9° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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: Sunday 28 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,890 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s 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 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 18s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 4th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.1
SE
9
0.8
SW
13
1.3
NW
5
0.4
SSW
18
3
SW
16
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
882
677
535
313
313
293
238
189
176
208
205
250
0
3
205
79
102
4193
3228
2326
1173
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
15
E
20
NE
25
NNE
30
N
30
N
25
N
25
N
25
N
35
N
40
N
40
NNW
50
NNW
40
NNW
55
NW
50
NW
40
W
30
WNW
40
SW
40
SSW
30
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:36AM1.40m
9:28PM1.23m
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
Low Tide
4:24PM0.90m
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
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7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
7:37
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5:07
5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
5:10
 mm
8
5
1
4
4
3
1
4
3
2
Temp °C
11
15
16
14
14
14
13
13
14
15
16
14
13
12
10
11
13
13
12
10
11
Feels °C
8
10
11
8
8
9
9
9
8
8
8
7
3
4
-1
3
5
3
3
1
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
WSW
10
2.5
WSW
18
2.5
SW
17
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
1.9
SW
13
Energy kJ
882
677
535
313
313
293
238
189
176
208
205
250
394
382
220
3886
3831
3228
2326
1173
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
SSW
14
0.5
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.1
SW
18
0.5
W
5
0.7
WSW
10
0.8
SW
13
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
82
7
5
5
38
64
2
85
110
13
14
81
205
70
102
72
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SW
22
0.1
S
22
Energy kJ
3
5
4
6
1
1
31
64
3
18
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.3
E
4
0.4
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.3
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
N
3
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
3
1.1
NW
4
1.1
NNW
5
1.3
NNW
5
1.2
WNW
5
1.3
NW
5
0.8
W
4
3
SW
16
1.3
S
8
2.2
SW
13
1.1
S
7
Energy kJ
6
5
3
3
2
5
2
3
5
9
5
43
52
74
67
79
23
4193
219
1634
104
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
4
4
4
2
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
29
12
12
12
12
2
41
49
182
182
478
478
473
49
48
62
516
472
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
1
9
9
6
5
9
5
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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