Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Sunday 23 Nov 2025 AEDT
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Cape Schanck surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
14.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Schanck this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Schanck in the next 12 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 2AM. 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 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 28th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 28th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 30th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Schanck over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sun
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SE
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
1.3
ESE
0.4
SW
0.8
SW
1.2
SW
0.3
SW
0.1
SE
0.1
SW
0.1
SW
1.7
SW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.8
SW
1.6
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
Period(s) (?)713127126714101816101011111288161414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)164161141173494712732413115425414574793473643131248874716
Wind
(km/h)
35
ESE
30
E
25
ESE
30
NE
15
WNW
20
SSW
20
NNW
50
WNW
35
WSW
35
W
35
WNW
30
SW
20
NW
20
NW
20
S
5
SSE
30
SSW
30
SW
20
W
20
WNW
30
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:18AM
1.68
2:52PM
1.36
3:53AM
1.69
3:27PM
1.36
4:26AM
1.67
4:02PM
1.34
4:59AM
1.65
4:38PM
1.33
5:31AM
1.61
5:18PM
1.32
6:04AM
1.57
6:06PM
1.32
6:40AM
1.53
7:06PM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:32PM
0.22
9:26AM
0.63
9:08PM
0.22
10:01AM
0.62
9:42PM
0.24
10:35AM
0.62
10:15PM
0.27
11:09AM
0.62
10:49PM
0.32
11:44AM
0.61
11:27PM
0.38
12:21PM
0.58
12:10AM
0.46
1:04PM
0.52
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sun
30
Sunrise-5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:50--5:50--5:50-
Sunset--8:20--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:24--8:25--8:27
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---1---41------52----
Temp. °C151518181715161416161313141416141414131216
Feels °C (?)910151415121389106791014131196714
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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 12 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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