Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 05 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
19.2° 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 Friday (May 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 6th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
18
1.3
S
17
1.7
S
16
1.6
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.5
S
20
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
529
395
345
423
1027
1487
1211
1059
790
511
485
377
292
221
88
61
86
42
198
326
337
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
20
ESE
25
ESE
20
E
25
E
15
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
20
E
15
NE
5
ENE
15
E
20
NE
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
11:45AM0.89m
11:10PM0.32m
12:11PM0.85m
11:11PM0.31m
12:39PM0.80m
10:50PM0.29m
1:12PM0.73m
1:58PM0.64m
5:21PM0.57m
9:38AM0.48m
7:20PM0.57m
Low Tide
7:17PM0.21m
4:31AM0.10m
7:58PM0.25m
4:38AM0.12m
9:14PM0.29m
3:54AM0.18m
2:47AM0.18m
2:22AM0.16m
1:49PM0.42m
2:28AM0.15m
cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
6:28
6:28
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5:02
5:01
5:00
5:00
4:59
4:58
4:58
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Temp °C
15
16
16
17
17
16
16
16
15
15
14
15
16
16
17
17
17
17
18
18
17
13
12
13
14
14
11
12
11
11
12
10
13
14
13
14
15
14
15
17
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
1
S
14
1.3
S
17
1.7
S
16
1.6
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.4
S
14
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
13
1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
20
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
16
Energy kJ
529
395
345
423
1027
1487
1211
1059
790
511
485
377
292
221
88
10
57
30
198
326
337
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
S
20
0.8
SSW
18
1.2
S
17
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.5
S
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SE
5
0.2
S
8
0.6
ESE
6
Energy kJ
56
45
194
418
879
42
61
86
42
7
5
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
21
0.3
S
21
0.2
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
90
81
6
71
8
19
14
40
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.7
E
6
0.7
E
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.5
E
5
0.6
E
4
0.5
E
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.8
SE
5
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
E
5
0.6
ESE
6
1
E
6
Energy kJ
50
30
29
9
13
12
9
9
13
32
57
19
24
61
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
5
4
5
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
261
699
549
500
500
281
549
699
516
549
637
4
120
549
114
119
516
0
0
295
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South of Western Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
5
5
5
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
8
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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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