Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Issued: 9 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
15.0° C

1.2°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 26 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, SW swell with 4,462 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 (Jun 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 3.0m 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 3.0m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 28th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 4th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Mon night, strong winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Fri
3
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
2
2
2
3
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
957
943
970
778
882
677
528
313
269
301
198
231
176
208
205
308
345
331
285
363
505
Wind (km/h)
20
E
15
E
20
ESE
20
ENE
10
NE
15
E
20
NE
25
NNE
30
N
25
N
30
N
35
N
30
N
40
N
40
N
40
NW
45
N
50
N
45
NNW
50
NNW
60
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:35AM1.37m
8:31PM1.27m
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
Low Tide
2:33AM0.37m
3:15PM0.89m
3:25AM0.38m
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
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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
5:07
5:08
5:08
5:09
5:09
 mm
1
7
7
3
4
2
Temp °C
12
11
11
11
11
14
14
14
14
13
12
12
13
14
14
15
14
15
15
13
12
Feels °C
7
8
7
7
9
9
8
8
7
6
7
5
8
7
7
6
5
5
5
2
1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
13
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
17
Energy kJ
957
943
970
778
882
677
528
313
269
301
198
231
176
208
205
308
345
331
285
363
505
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
NW
5
0.4
W
12
0.5
W
12
0.2
W
11
0.5
W
11
0.2
SSW
17
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
7
0.3
W
5
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
SW
19
0.9
SW
13
Energy kJ
84
60
82
10
2
2
1
44
69
9
57
29
1
1
4
18
57
253
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.1
E
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
E
8
0.4
SW
19
0.3
W
7
Energy kJ
7
1
4
1
1
32
26
1
93
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
3
0.3
ESE
4
0.4
NNE
2
0.6
N
4
0.5
N
4
0.7
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.6
N
3
0.7
N
4
0.6
N
4
0.8
N
4
1
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
1
N
4
1.4
NNW
5
1.6
NNW
6
Energy kJ
5
6
3
2
9
6
13
9
8
13
9
17
34
24
36
77
154
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
2
3
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
21
5
15
23
0
0
0
29
32
12
12
22
12
43
49
48
54
182
78
478
473
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
4
2
7
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
4
7
5
6
6
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
7
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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