Tide times at Cape Schanck
Tide now — water rising, 4 h 46 m to next high (4:35 pm)
Today's High and Low Tides at Cape Schanck
| Today | Time | Height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| High | 4:51 am | 0.92 |
| 10:38 am | -0.76 | |
| High | 4:35 pm | 0.54 |
| 10:37 pm | -1.26 |
Sun, Moon and Bite Times at Cape Schanck Today
- ↑ 6:32 am · ↓ 7:40 pm
- ↑ 10:26 am · ↓ 1:19 am
- First Quarter · 32%
- 15.2°C
- 0.8 m @ 10 s SW
- 5:30 am–7:30 am
Sea-Level Curve · Today
Swell · Next 7 Days at Cape Schanck
| Day | Max swell | Period | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Oct Today | 0.8 m | 10 s | SW |
| Sun 18 Oct | 0.7 m | 11 s | SW |
| Mon 19 Oct | 1.2 m | 11 s | SW |
| Tue 20 Oct | 1.2 m | 11 s | SW |
| Wed 21 Oct | 1.5 m | 11 s | SW |
| Thu 22 Oct | 2.0 m | 12 s | SW |
| Fri 23 Oct | 2.1 m | 12 s | SW |
Next 14 Days at Cape Schanck
| Day | 1st High | 1st Low | Range (m) | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 Oct Today | 4:51 am (0.92 m) | 10:38 am (-0.76 m) | 2.18 | |
| Sun 18 Oct | 5:28 am (0.85 m) | 11:13 am (-0.69 m) | 2.02 | |
| Mon 19 Oct | 6:03 am (0.77 m) | 11:44 am (-0.62 m) | 1.8 | |
| Tue 20 Oct | 6:41 am (0.71 m) | 12:25 pm (-0.49 m) | 1.2 | |
| Wed 21 Oct | 7:21 am (0.65 m) | 12:29 am (-0.87 m) | 1.52 | |
| Thu 22 Oct | 8:15 am (0.56 m) | 1:17 am (-0.74 m) | 1.3 | |
| Fri 23 Oct | 9:12 am (0.66 m) | 2:12 am (-0.47 m) | 1.13 | |
| Sat 24 Oct | 10:04 am (0.56 m) | 3:30 am (-0.34 m) | 1.1 | |
| Sun 25 Oct | 11:11 am (0.43 m) | 4:48 am (-0.43 m) | 1.09 | |
| Mon 26 Oct | 12:00 am (0.69 m) | 5:56 am (-0.37 m) | 1.06 | |
| Tue 27 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Wed 28 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Thu 29 Oct | — | — | — | |
| Fri 30 Oct | — | — | — |
About Cape Schanck
Tide Character & Fortnight Outlook
Today's tides at Cape Schanck sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 2.18 m (moon 32% illuminated).
Across the next 7 days at Cape Schanck, the average peak-to-trough tide range is about 1.59 m. The biggest swing this week falls on Saturday (~2.18 m).
Across the next fortnight, the biggest spring tides at Cape Schanck peak around Saturday 17 Oct at about 2.18 m, and the smallest neap tides fall around Monday 26 Oct at about 1.06 m.
Best Tide State to Fish Cape Schanck
The cape takes Bass Strait swell from the south-west, and even moderate swell sends surges across the lower platforms. Only fish it on a small, settling swell with light or northerly winds. Check the swell, tide and wind forecasts for several days beforehand, as VFA advises for any rock fishing.
What Anglers Target Here
Anglers fishing Cape Schanck typically time sessions around the tide for australian salmon, snapper, leatherjacket, and sweep.
Tide Questions, Answered
- What time is high tide at Cape Schanck today?
- Today's high tides at Cape Schanck are at 4:51 am and 4:35 pm.
- What time is low tide at Cape Schanck today?
- Today's low tides at Cape Schanck are at 10:38 am and 10:37 pm.
- Is Cape Schanck on a spring or neap tide this week?
- Today's tides at Cape Schanck sit in the spring band — peak-to-trough range about 2.18 m (moon 32% illuminated).
- When is the best tide to fish Cape Schanck?
- The cape takes Bass Strait swell from the south-west, and even moderate swell sends surges across the lower platforms. Only fish it on a small, settling swell with light or northerly winds. Check the swell, tide and wind forecasts for several days beforehand, as VFA advises for any rock fishing. Today's peak bite window runs 5:30 am–7:30 am.