Cape Schanck Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.50° S 144.89° E

Cape Schanck Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cape Schanck sea temperature is
15.0°C
1.2° 

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 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 2 Nov, 11AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 5 Nov, 5AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, SW swell with 3,983 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 1 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Nov 01) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 05) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 1st Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 2nd Nov)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 5th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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12
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1.5
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12
3.5
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3.5
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1.3
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1.5
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14
2.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
431
1034
244
169
236
406
801
1063
990
744
732
430
319
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2689
3435
1847
191
26
852
2414
Wind (km/h)
35
N
45
SW
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
SSW
10
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5
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35
SE
30
SSE
30
SSW
25
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NW
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WNW
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:39PM1.63m
4:44AM1.86m
4:26PM1.62m
5:29AM1.78m
5:17PM1.57m
6:15AM1.68m
6:13PM1.49m
7:04AM1.58m
7:18PM1.40m
7:57AM1.48m
8:35PM1.35m
8:56AM1.40m
10:02PM1.35m
Low Tide
10:02AM0.48m
10:04PM-0.08m
10:45AM0.48m
10:51PM0.00m
11:31AM0.49m
11:40PM0.13m
12:22PM0.51m
00:32AM0.29m
1:18PM0.52m
1:31AM0.46m
2:21PM0.52m
2:41AM0.61m
3:30PM0.49m
4:02AM0.71m
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Temp °C
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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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