Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 29 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
18.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Cape Arid surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, SSW swell with 5,369 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with SSW swell.

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 30) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 30th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 2nd Jun)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 5th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat morning, gales from the WNW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
S
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
S
13
1.7
WSW
10
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
2.2
SW
12
1.6
S
12
1.2
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
S
14
1.6
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
488
472
306
249
514
408
225
176
647
1167
1126
1036
1427
674
519
254
136
1079
1253
1147
1127
Wind (km/h)
30
W
25
WSW
15
WSW
10
NW
20
E
35
NE
40
N
45
NW
60
WNW
55
W
60
SW
40
SW
20
WSW
15
NW
25
NNW
35
NW
25
WNW
45
NW
50
NW
60
W
50
W
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:40AM0.84m
10:22PM0.32m
10:02AM0.89m
10:42PM0.30m
10:27AM0.92m
10:59PM0.29m
10:53AM0.92m
11:11PM0.28m
11:20AM0.92m
11:25PM0.27m
11:47AM0.89m
11:44PM0.27m
12:16PM0.86m
00:14AM0.28m
Low Tide
5:15PM0.12m
2:38AM0.21m
5:40PM0.11m
3:00AM0.19m
6:08PM0.10m
3:21AM0.17m
6:36PM0.12m
3:44AM0.15m
7:05PM0.14m
4:07AM0.14m
7:36PM0.16m
4:31AM0.15m
8:11PM0.18m
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:46
4:46
4:45
4:45
4:45
4:45
4:45
1
5
2
2
1
6
3
1
2
7
20
Temp °C
15
16
15
15
16
15
20
20
16
15
17
16
15
15
14
15
18
16
18
17
15
11
10
12
13
14
10
13
12
6
5
7
6
9
11
10
8
11
9
9
9
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
0.1
SE
8
1.1
SSW
12
1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
S
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
10
0.7
SSE
9
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.1
SSE
11
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SW
9
1.6
SW
14
0.4
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
Energy kJ
488
3
306
249
514
408
225
176
130
53
86
814
674
297
254
91
1079
26
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.1
SE
8
0.6
S
15
0.1
SE
8
0.6
E
5
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
7
2.2
SW
12
0.2
S
18
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.1
S
24
0.3
S
21
Energy kJ
8
7
21
3
150
3
19
9
4
1427
26
331
155
90
41
11
81
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
S
18
0.4
S
18
1.2
SSW
14
0.1
N
6
0.6
S
14
0.9
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
Energy kJ
6
3
7
7
6
97
519
1
136
170
80
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
12
0.1
SE
8
0.6
NE
4
0.8
N
4
0.7
WNW
5
1.7
WSW
10
1.9
SW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.8
SSW
12
2.1
SW
11
0.3
NNW
3
0.7
WNW
4
0.5
NW
3
0.9
WNW
4
1.8
SW
14
1.9
SW
13
1.8
SSW
13
Energy kJ
472
3
12
18
26
647
1167
1126
1036
1112
1
13
5
30
1253
1147
1127
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
4
1
2
2
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
4
Distance (km)
544
348
114
0
549
1922
940
1043
1267
1620
708
404
348
0
544
1643
1043
1153
1397
1258
1267
Best forecast wave conditions in Far South of Western Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
2
2
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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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