Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 13 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
19.8° 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 Monday (Apr 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 13th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 15th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 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 morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
0
0
4
3
1
0
2
0
2
2
2
0
0
2
2
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
1
S
0.9
S
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
S
2.2
S
1.5
S
1.3
SSW
1.2
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)151413131313151514161414131212191810161414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6024852193352556599048579122475965646483267228738897160554437431
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
5
SE
15
S
15
SSE
15
SE
15
ENE
10
NE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
N
25
SW
25
SW
15
SW
15
N
20
W
25
SW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-5:27--5:25--5:24--5:23--5:22--5:21--5:20-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
------1-------1------
Temp. °C242521171716192120181717202420171716181717
Feels °C (?)212220161614191919161516192420121416141315
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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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