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Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 10 Mar 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
21.1° C
 (Which is 1.5°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 Sunday (Mar 15) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 12 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 15th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 15th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 14th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.4
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.6
S
0.9
SSW
1.1
S
1.2
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.7
S
1.2
S
1.4
S
1.6
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)12111010912242220191817161615151313131213
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5794924263562513394147789321048103998014387248581074440350324256295
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
35
S
30
SE
30
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
35
ESE
30
E
35
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
15
E
15
ESE
20
SE
5
NE
10
SE
20
SSE
15
ESE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:06PM
0.46
1:33PM
0.67
9:40PM
0.50
1:56PM
0.59
8:42PM
0.58
8:59PM
0.67
11:57AM
0.43
9:21PM
0.76
11:04AM
0.44
9:46PM
0.82
10:51AM
0.48
10:13PM
0.86
10:55AM
0.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:42PM
0.40
5:48AM
0.07
7:48PM
0.49
5:35AM
0.07
5:16PM
0.55
5:16AM
0.07
4:59AM
0.06
2:46PM
0.40
4:51AM
0.03
3:15PM
0.30
4:53AM
0.01
3:46PM
0.20
5:01AM
0.01
Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise--5:41--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:45--5:46--5:47
Sunset6:13--6:10--6:09--6:08--6:07--6:06--6:05--
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light rain
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light rain
mod rain
light rain
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light rain
light rain
light rain
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-1---4631222---------
Temp. °C181816171717161717181919191919191919201819
Feels °C (?)14129111111111311131515151618171820191618
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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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