Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 08 Jan 2026 AWST
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Cape Arid surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Arid sea temperature is
20.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Arid this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Arid over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Arid in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Arid over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Mon night, light winds from the W by Tue morning).

Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.5
S
1.3
S
1.4
S
1
SSE
1
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.5
S
0.9
S
1.3
SSW
1.4
SW
1.7
SSW
1.6
S
1.4
S
0.9
S
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)13121212121010999891416141313912815
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4183937708611688327386177168793528107401638711998430594117113
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
30
SW
30
SSW
30
S
25
SSE
25
SE
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
35
E
25
ENE
35
E
40
ENE
40
NE
5
W
35
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
S
20
SE
25
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:39AM
0.64
1:38PM
0.46
12:27AM
0.57
2:27PM
0.50
11:59PM
0.52
4:11PM
0.52
10:17PM
0.52
8:23PM
0.60
8:48PM
0.68
9:18PM
0.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:11PM
0.27
7:45AM
0.21
6:43PM
0.35
7:39AM
0.19
7:12PM
0.43
7:32AM
0.17
7:36PM
0.52
7:17AM
0.16
6:45AM
0.15
6:11AM
0.13
5:55AM
0.09
Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise--4:45--4:46--4:47--4:48--4:48--4:50--4:50
Sunset7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:00--
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191817171716161618181621201827201919191919
Feels °C (?)151611111111111112111015131327161718171916
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Information about the Cape Arid Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape Arid provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Arid can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Arid 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 Arid) 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 Arid 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Far South of Western Australia? If you are looking for accommodation near Cape Arid, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Far South of Western Australia, consider staying in Esperance which is 118 km (73 miles) away.

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