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Cape Schanck

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Timezone: Australia/Melbourne
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Ideal surf conditions at Cape Schanck

Swell window
SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW
Best swell direction
SE
Swell size
5ft - 15ft
Swell breaks over
Uneven Reef
Wave types
Reef
Wave directions
Left
Wind window
NE
Offshore wind
NE
Works at
Low
(Better on rising)
Best tide type
Low
Skill Level
Expert

Cape Schanck surf guide

Cape Schanck is a surf spot located on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Australia. Known for its stunning scenery with a prominent lighthouse, it draws surfers who are looking for solid waves. The spot can become quite popular with the local surf crowd, especially on days when the conditions are right, making it a challenging place to find your space in the water.

The waves at Cape Schanck are mainly lefts that break over an uneven reef. It works best with a Southeast swell, but can also handle SouthWest swells. You can expect the surf to be good with swell sizes around 5 feet (about 1.5 meters) or more. The waves tend to have a muscular, ledgy feel, making them suited for expert surfers. The optimal wind direction is from the Northeast, and hitting this spot at low tide is usually the way to go.

This spot is definitely for experienced surfers only, as the power of the waves and the challenging nature of the reef can pose risks. It can get crowded on those rare days when the surf really fires up, so be prepared for some competition in the water.

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