
Surf Forecasts:
Cape Schanck surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,866 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 28th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the N by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
292 | 287 | 295 | 565 | 455 | 1227 | 2866 | 2242 | 1326 | 862 | 704 | 581 | 909 | 864 | 715 | 724 | 793 | 820 | 844 | 658 | 434 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:27AM1.29m | 10:25PM1.21m | 11:19AM1.34m | 11:34PM1.34m | 12:00PM1.40m | 00:27AM1.48m | 12:36PM1.46m | 1:12AM1.62m | 1:11PM1.52m | 1:54AM1.74m | 1:46PM1.57m | 2:35AM1.81m | 2:22PM1.62m | 3:17AM1.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:38PM0.78m | 4:47AM0.59m | 5:30PM0.65m | 5:47AM0.55m | 6:11PM0.50m | 6:37AM0.50m | 6:49PM0.34m | 7:20AM0.46m | 7:25PM0.19m | 8:00AM0.44m | 8:03PM0.07m | 8:38AM0.44m | 8:42PM-0.01m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
292 | 287 | 295 | 565 | 386 | 1227 | 2866 | 2242 | 1326 | 862 | 704 | 581 | 909 | 864 | 715 | 724 | 793 | 820 | 844 | 658 | 434 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 24 | SW 4 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | — | SSW 16 | WSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | W 8 |
41 | 24 | 8 | 159 | 455 | 431 | 147 | 135 | 43 | 26 | — | 83 | 314 | — | 198 | 204 | 135 | 92 | 41 | 42 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | W 24 | SW 23 | SSW 14 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | SSW 15 |
11 | 12 | 83 | 18 | 37 | 60 | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 22 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 2 | — | — | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SE 6 | SSW 16 | SE 4 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 |
— | 1 | — | — | 110 | 327 | 66 | 1650 | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 13 | 15 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 280 | 272 | 495 | 131 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 41 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
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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.










