Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 08 May 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
18.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 14th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 14th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
2
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
2
1
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
595
495
398
292
225
89
134
35
42
40
63
93
148
156
135
60
178
1150
911
1374
920
Wind (km/h)
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
10
E
25
E
15
NE
10
ENE
25
ENE
20
NNE
10
N
25
E
30
N
25
NNW
15
NNW
20
S
10
SW
10
SSW
5
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
1:12PM0.73m
1:58PM0.64m
5:21PM0.57m
9:38AM0.48m
7:20PM0.57m
9:07AM0.56m
8:26PM0.56m
9:15AM0.67m
9:20PM0.54m
9:33AM0.79m
10:08PM0.49m
Low Tide
3:54AM0.18m
2:47AM0.18m
2:22AM0.16m
1:49PM0.42m
2:28AM0.15m
2:51PM0.30m
2:44AM0.15m
3:37PM0.18m
3:01AM0.17m
4:23PM0.08m
3:17AM0.19m
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
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6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:30
6:31
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5:00
4:59
4:58
4:58
4:57
4:55
4:54
Temp °C
16
16
15
15
15
15
16
16
16
17
18
16
19
20
18
21
24
22
16
17
16
12
11
10
12
12
11
14
12
12
16
14
12
17
17
14
15
19
17
15
15
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
S
16
1.5
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
595
495
398
292
225
89
134
35
42
40
63
93
148
156
135
56
46
1150
911
1374
920
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
S
14
0.3
S
10
0.3
S
9
0.4
SE
4
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
E
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
E
5
0.2
E
5
Energy kJ
42
62
17
14
5
25
90
6
12
7
60
3
2
5
5
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
4
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
S
22
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
3
14
5
5
1
4
3
9
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.8
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.5
E
5
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
E
3
0.6
E
4
0.5
E
3
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ESE
6
0.5
NNE
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.8
SW
12
1.5
SSW
14
Energy kJ
24
23
28
16
10
2
1
13
5
5
10
6
8
178
930
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
747
587
500
0
516
4
0
516
0
4
261
0
0
114
114
404
0
281
119
348
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South of Western Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
4
2
4
1
2
2
7
5
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
5
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
3
7
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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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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