Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 16 Apr 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
19.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Arid this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Arid over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Arid in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 18th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 19th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 21st Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue morning, light winds from the N by Wed morning).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
3
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
1
3
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.2
SW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
S
1.2
S
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)13131212710111614141313171613141313131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6274242581061283202655204495074315395967159651095915713367131246
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
30
W
30
SW
15
SSW
10
NNE
10
ENE
35
E
35
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
30
NNW
45
WSW
35
WSW
15
WSW
5
N
30
E
35
NE
25
N
10
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:51PM
0.61
10:49AM
0.87
11:20PM
0.51
11:11AM
0.94
11:41PM
0.39
11:34AM
0.98
11:42PM
0.28
11:59AM
0.97
11:03PM
0.22
12:24PM
0.92
12:46PM
0.83
1:02PM
0.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:28AM
0.12
5:36PM
0.00
4:34AM
0.14
6:18PM
0.02
4:34AM
0.14
7:05PM
0.08
4:23AM
0.11
8:03PM 4:04AM
0.17 0.07
3:53AM
0.02
3:56AM
0.00
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thu
23
Sunrise-6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15-
Sunset--5:22--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:15--5:15
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
----1---------1----215
Temp. °C182326251817171921182632301816161719172221
Feels °C (?)1420232112121518171521272697101513111918
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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 16 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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