Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
14.7°C
1.5° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SW swell with 3,172 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s 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 (Oct 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 16 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 15s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 18th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 21st Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 23rd Oct)8ft (2.4m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Fri morning).

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.4
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1
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14
0.3
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1.2
SW
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1.1
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0.1
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0.8
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1.7
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
89
3
401
40
614
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22
297
153
342
1622
2465
1958
1140
901
2408
2911
1801
1270
991
Wind (km/h)
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15
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20
NNE
25
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ENE
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NNE
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NNE
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WSW
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High Tide
4:57PM1.42m
5:53AM1.54m
5:30PM1.36m
6:30AM1.46m
6:07PM1.29m
7:12AM1.39m
6:54PM1.23m
8:02AM1.33m
8:01PM1.18m
9:01AM1.28m
9:31PM1.20m
10:05AM1.27m
10:58PM1.29m
Low Tide
11:17PM0.29m
11:53AM0.66m
11:51PM0.38m
12:31PM0.71m
00:30AM0.47m
1:18PM0.76m
1:17AM0.56m
2:16PM0.77m
2:20AM0.65m
3:26PM0.73m
3:43AM0.70m
4:32PM0.64m
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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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