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Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 15 Feb 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
20.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Arid in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 15th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 19th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 17th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon night, light winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the E by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
1
3
3
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SW
1.6
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.4
S
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.3
S
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)161614201816141413131313141414131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)421411529198021001512110622807226697647871092918893600582373318379308
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
20
ENE
30
W
35
WSW
40
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SW
10
W
10
WSW
15
SSE
15
NE
15
E
35
E
20
NE
25
SW
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:30AM
0.38
10:36PM
0.93
11:30AM
0.42
11:00PM
0.95
11:38AM
0.47
11:24PM
0.94
11:51AM
0.53
11:47PM
0.88
12:08PM
0.60
12:07AM
0.79
12:26PM
0.66
12:23AM
0.68
12:47PM
0.71
12:29AM
0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:43PM
0.22
5:48AM
-0.00
4:15PM
0.15
5:59AM
-0.00
4:47PM
0.10
6:11AM
0.01
5:19PM
0.08
6:23AM
0.04
5:53PM
0.08
6:32AM
0.07
6:28PM
0.11
6:37AM
0.10
7:05PM
0.18
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise5:20--5:22--5:22--5:24--5:24--5:26--5:26--
Sunset-6:39--6:38--6:37--6:37--6:36--6:35--6:34-
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252622202018171717181919242323252019192020
Feels °C (?)242323161510121214171718221921251818191820
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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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