Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 13 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
20.0° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period. 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 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) 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 1.8m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 17th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 17th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 20th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
1.4
SSE
1.2
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313131212121413131314151514141413131213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)417651506222205152109276239239181215222292356671636437246334249
Wind
(km/h)
35
ESE
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
25
E
30
E
30
E
35
ENE
35
E
40
ENE
40
ENE
30
ENE
20
NE
35
ENE
20
ESE
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:48PM
0.68
9:18PM
0.76
9:47PM
0.83
12:03PM
0.30
10:15PM
0.89
11:47AM
0.30
10:43PM
0.94
11:48AM
0.32
11:09PM
0.97
11:57AM
0.34
11:34PM
0.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:11AM
0.13
5:55AM
0.09
5:55AM
0.06
2:28PM
0.28
6:05AM
0.04
3:18PM
0.23
6:18AM
0.03
3:56PM
0.18
6:34AM
0.02
4:30PM
0.14
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise4:48--4:50--4:50--4:50--4:52--4:52--4:54--
Sunset-7:01--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00-
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211918181818181918212017262920191918181918
Feels °C (?)191514151515131413151210202515161616161716
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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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