Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 07 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
20.1° C
(Which is 1.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 21s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 12) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 11th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 12th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 9th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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 19°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tue
14
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
2
3
2
4
3
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
S
1.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
3.5
SSW
3
S
2.5
S
2.2
S
2.3
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
0.8
S
1.6
S
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.8
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)14141313131212121212121218161615141414136
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6376361430350426102053141515227716576495664221388122691659440723238966
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
25
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
35
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
20
ENE
20
E
30
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
20
N
30
S
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:13PM
0.39
12:44PM
0.78
10:40PM
0.38
1:08PM
0.70
1:36PM
0.62
7:45PM
0.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:08AM
0.07
8:10PM
0.36
5:04AM
0.09
4:47AM
0.10
4:19AM
0.11
3:55AM
0.09
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tue
14
Sunrise-6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07-
Sunset--5:34--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:27--5:25
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clear
clear
light rain
cloud
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cloud
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clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171718191716161515151515151718162022201817
Feels °C (?)15141316128111010111210111312111619171511
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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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