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Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 18 Sep 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
15.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Arid in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 18th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 19th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
3
1
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
3
4
4
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
S
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
S
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
S
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)121414141414141413121314141817171617161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1496119134191127110610919006619658985228347581118139811591160141414341365962
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
30
WNW
25
SW
15
SW
15
W
15
WSW
20
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
5
S
10
SE
20
ESE
15
NE
15
ESE
25
E
15
NNE
10
WNW
15
E
10
NW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crossononcrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffcrosscross-
off		offcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:07PM
0.44
10:07AM
0.80
10:52PM
0.50
10:26AM
0.78
10:49PM
0.57
10:43AM
0.75
10:55PM
0.65
10:58AM
0.69
11:05PM
0.73
11:10AM
0.63
11:18PM
0.79
11:19AM
0.57
11:33PM
0.83
11:24AM
0.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:05PM
0.04
3:37AM
0.26
5:02PM
0.07
4:02AM
0.18
4:59PM
0.09
4:28AM
0.13
4:59PM
0.10
4:54AM
0.10
5:01PM
0.10
5:20AM
0.09
5:04PM
0.10
5:45AM
0.10
5:07PM
0.10
6:09AM
0.13
Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise--5:41--5:41--5:39--5:37--5:35--5:35--5:33
Sunset5:39--5:40--5:40--5:42--5:43--5:43--5:44--
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--1------------------
Temp. °C141414141413141414141515151417171623232323
Feels °C (?)7899119101111111314121114111120191920
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for WA - Far South

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Cape Arid (light winds from the ENE at Esperance Aero 128 km from Cape Arid). 2.2m 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.8m 12s groundswell from the S. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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