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Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
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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
20.3° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Arid over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, calm by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 391 | 513 | 880 | 683 | 760 | 339 | 256 | 198 | 147 | 145 | 308 | 109 | 286 | 537 | 637 | 513 | 547 | 440 | 355 | 431 | 593 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:58AM 0.77 | 11:07PM 0.57 | 11:11AM 0.83 | 11:16PM 0.52 | 11:26AM 0.87 | 11:21PM 0.47 | 11:43AM 0.89 | 11:23PM 0.43 | 12:02PM 0.87 | 11:21PM 0.41 | 12:22PM 0.83 | 11:13PM 0.39 | 12:44PM 0.78 | 10:40PM 0.38 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:24PM 0.08 | 4:48AM 0.12 | 5:49PM 0.09 | 4:51AM 0.10 | 6:14PM 0.12 | 4:56AM 0.09 | 6:38PM 0.17 | 5:00AM 0.08 | 7:02PM 0.23 | 5:05AM 0.07 | 7:29PM 0.29 | 5:08AM 0.07 | 8:10PM 0.36 | ||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
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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.











