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Cape Arid Surf Forecast
/ WA – Far South (31 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.3° 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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Arid in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 2nd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Arid over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Fri night, moderate winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | |
1297 | 991 | 862 | 799 | 691 | 563 | 704 | 822 | 704 | 936 | 987 | 1816 | 1359 | 1285 | 1215 | 902 | 792 | 1450 | 827 | 603 | 521 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:57AM0.64m | 9:51PM0.53m | 10:00AM0.72m | 10:10PM0.50m | 10:10AM0.81m | 10:28PM0.46m | 10:25AM0.87m | 10:43PM0.42m | 10:42AM0.91m | 10:55PM0.38m | 11:02AM0.93m | 11:02PM0.35m | 11:23AM0.92m | 11:07PM0.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:10PM0.20m | 3:33AM0.18m | 4:34PM0.15m | 3:35AM0.17m | 4:59PM0.11m | 3:41AM0.16m | 5:25PM0.09m | 3:49AM0.15m | 5:51PM0.10m | 3:59AM0.13m | 6:18PM0.12m | 4:09AM0.11m | 6:46PM0.16m | 4:20AM0.10m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:04 | — |
2 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 5 | — | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 10 | S 12 | SE 8 | S 13 |
 kJ | 1297 | 991 | 862 | 799 | 691 | 563 | 2 | 822 | 704 | 1 | — | 1816 | — | — | — | — | — | 1450 | 827 | 57 | 521 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 306 | 491 | 342 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 22 | SW 21 | S 18 | S 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 18 | 56 | 135 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | SW 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | — | S 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 704 | — | 9 | 936 | 987 | 1058 | 1359 | 1285 | 1215 | 902 | 792 | 661 | — | 603 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 699 | 699 | 0 | 0 | 699 | 261 | 699 | 1153 | 940 | 1159 | 940 | 699 | 699 | 699 | 699 | 699 | 699 | 699 | 699 | 348 | 699 |
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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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