Cape Schanck surf break

Cape Schanck surfForecast / VIC – Mornington Peninsula / Australia

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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
16.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 01) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 7th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Tue night).

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
0.2
ESE
4
1
SW
14
0.1
SE
9
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
NW
5
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
947
722
721
726
799
586
444
444
357
3
390
3
326
238
269
31
214
355
382
647
1228
Wind (km/h)
30
N
25
N
25
NNE
30
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
20
NE
35
N
20
N
15
NNW
30
N
30
N
40
NNW
35
NW
25
WNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
N
25
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
10:48AM1.38m
10:35PM1.31m
11:47AM1.47m
11:26PM1.32m
12:33PM1.56m
00:11AM1.35m
1:14PM1.63m
00:51AM1.38m
1:51PM1.68m
1:29AM1.40m
2:27PM1.70m
2:05AM1.41m
3:02PM1.69m
2:40AM1.41m
Low Tide
4:51PM0.72m
5:03AM0.42m
5:51PM0.69m
5:49AM0.34m
6:39PM0.66m
6:30AM0.28m
7:21PM0.62m
7:09AM0.23m
7:58PM0.59m
7:46AM0.20m
8:33PM0.58m
8:22AM0.20m
9:08PM0.58m
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heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
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7:00
7:01
7:01
7:03
7:03
7:05
7:05
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5:34
5:32
5:30
5:30
5:29
5:28
5:27
12
2
1
4
Temp °C
21
24
23
22
25
24
22
22
22
22
18
15
18
19
18
17
17
16
17
18
13
15
19
18
16
20
19
16
17
18
15
16
12
11
12
10
12
12
13
11
13
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1.2
WSW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
10
1.1
SW
12
1.1
WSW
9
1.3
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
Energy kJ
947
722
721
726
799
586
444
444
357
424
390
465
326
238
269
889
661
355
186
647
1228
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
10
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
8
1
SW
14
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
21
48
95
40
18
1
1
1
4
3
4
4
4
4
214
184
382
133
130
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
W
24
0.1
SW
22
0.2
WSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.2
ESE
10
Energy kJ
3
9
9
11
20
45
97
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
N
3
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.6
NE
3
0.6
N
4
0.2
NNW
3
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
1.1
NW
4
0.9
NW
5
0.4
NW
4
0.8
NW
4
0.9
SW
5
Energy kJ
2
3
6
3
6
4
2
3
3
7
9
1
17
11
45
31
5
17
49
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
22
12
12
32
12
0
12
12
0
29
2
2
32
32
48
48
23
2
17
2
52
Best forecast wave conditions in Mornington Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
6
7
5
5
5
7
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
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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