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Cape Arid Surf Forecast
/ WA – Far South (31 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 18 May 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.4° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 17s. 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 1.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 19th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 19th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Arid over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri night, light winds from the NNW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 15 | |
512 | 337 | 343 | 320 | 341 | 1037 | 529 | 443 | 326 | 390 | 534 | 694 | 648 | 951 | 238 | 210 | 206 | 161 | 73 | 57 | 288 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 11:28AM1.03m | 00:07AM0.14m | 12:01PM0.99m | 12:31PM0.91m | 12:58PM0.80m | 1:12PM0.68m | 12:55PM0.57m | 11:34AM0.50m | 6:56PM0.44m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM0.05m | 3:08AM0.11m | 2:50AM0.07m | 3:00AM0.06m | 3:15AM0.09m | 3:22AM0.14m | 3:11AM0.21m | 4:42PM0.44m | 2:39AM0.26m | ||||||||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:51 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:49 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 15 |
 kJ | 512 | 337 | 343 | 320 | 278 | 693 | 529 | 443 | 326 | 390 | 534 | 694 | 648 | 951 | 238 | 210 | 206 | 161 | 73 | 57 | 288 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | E 4 | WNW 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 125 | 71 | 163 | 286 | 341 | 1037 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 33 | 16 | 64 | 31 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | SE 6 | SSW 16 | SW 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 314 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 48 | 87 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 3 | ENE 5 | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | NW 3 | — | S 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 337 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 839 | 90 | 57 | — | — | — | 5 | 16 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 348 | 606 | 96 | 96 | 500 | 0 | 281 | 0 | 96 | 96 | 0 | 699 | 700 | 699 | 404 | 261 | 500 | 0 | 0 | 114 | 0 |
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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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