Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 17 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
19.8° 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 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. 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 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s 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)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Fri 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (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 Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Tue night).

Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Fri
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
3
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
3
3
1
1
0
0
3
4
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
1.5
SW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.7
SW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.1
S
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)12710111614141314141614141313121313121817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2202293602856204436055386616221431979104590578737121830744711651252
Wind
(km/h)
35
W
35
SW
15
SW
10
N
10
NE
30
E
30
NNE
25
NNE
30
NE
30
WNW
50
W
30
WSW
5
SW
15
NNE
25
NE
35
NNE
30
W
15
SW
15
NNW
5
S
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
offcross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:56PM
0.61
7:15PM
0.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:03AM
0.02
4:24PM
0.57
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Fri
24
Sunrise-6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16-
Sunset--5:21--5:20--5:19--5:17--5:15--5:15--5:14
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-----------1---------
Temp. °C251717171921192631261616161821211920192019
Feels °C (?)219111517181622252188111418171417192017
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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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