Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 25 Dec 2025 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
19.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Arid in the next 12 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 26th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 2nd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 30th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Arid over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, strong winds from the E by Wed afternoon).

Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thu
01
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.2
SSW
1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.4
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
S
0.6
S
Period(s) (?)181616151413141313121110151313131212111121
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22535033711628349191045905713418242260510683769630416236128121320
Wind
(km/h)
40
NE
25
NE
5
NE
40
SW
30
SW
25
SSW
15
SSE
20
SE
20
ESE
10
ESE
15
S
25
S
25
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
25
ENE
35
E
40
E
30
NE
20
NE
40
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:20AM
0.74
3:02PM
0.37
1:44AM
0.62
5:32PM
0.44
1:38AM
0.49
7:09PM
0.55
7:59PM
0.68
8:42PM
0.80
9:24PM
0.92
1:02PM
0.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:02AM
0.17
6:55PM
0.33
9:34AM
0.21
8:45PM
0.42
10:03AM
0.25
10:15AM
0.29
4:42AM
0.17
5:08AM
0.04
5:43AM 1:26PM
-0.04 0.29
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thu
01
Sunrise-4:33--4:35--4:35--4:35--4:37--4:37--4:39-
Sunset--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C173126201717161616161717171616151818162726
Feels °C (?)11262213101212131212151413121110121092321
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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 12 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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