Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.8° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 19s period, SW swell with 9,306 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s 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 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 17s. 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 3.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 11th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 11th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 9th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the N by Sun night).

Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
18
1.4
SW
17
2
SW
16
3.5
SW
16
3.5
SW
18
4
SW
18
3.5
SW
16
3
SW
16
2.4
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2
SW
15
2.3
SW
16
2.2
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16
2
SW
15
1.8
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
20
2
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
901
1172
1929
4993
8412
8461
5658
4016
2653
1736
1661
2736
2266
1715
1540
1120
903
551
471
15
429
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
SW
45
SW
40
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
25
SW
20
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
NNW
10
N
5
NE
15
NNW
35
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N
35
NNW
30
WNW
20
WNW
30
SW
Wind State
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High Tide
7:11PM1.41m
9:06AM1.41m
8:37PM1.35m
10:22AM1.43m
10:13PM1.36m
11:27AM1.47m
11:36PM1.45m
12:18PM1.53m
00:41AM1.55m
1:02PM1.59m
1:33AM1.65m
1:41PM1.62m
2:18AM1.71m
Low Tide
1:31PM0.80m
2:06AM0.30m
2:56PM0.80m
3:27AM0.37m
4:24PM0.72m
4:48AM0.39m
5:35PM0.58m
5:56AM0.38m
6:30PM0.43m
6:52AM0.37m
7:16PM0.29m
7:40AM0.37m
7:57PM0.18m
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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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