Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 05 Nov 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
18.0° C
(Which is 1.7°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 Wednesday (Nov 05) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Arid in the next 12 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 05) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Wed 5th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 5th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 7th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
S
0.9
SSW
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
Period(s) (?)151514141413171416141413131615141313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5744563466067157941187485520366289184133188360400295176193144193
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
35
ENE
20
NNE
25
SW
35
S
25
S
20
S
25
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
30
E
20
NE
25
ESE
25
ESE
10
SE
15
SSE
30
SE
25
E
25
E
40
E
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offonononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:02AM
0.44
10:38PM
0.99
11:30AM
0.32
11:04PM
1.03
11:36AM
0.22
11:30PM
1.02
10:52AM
0.16
11:55PM
0.96
12:17AM
0.87
12:32AM
0.76
12:33AM
0.65
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:50PM
0.17
6:03AM
-0.02
3:48PM
0.16
6:53AM
0.03
3:35PM
0.12
7:53AM
0.12
3:18PM
0.07
3:16PM
0.03
3:27PM
0.02
3:39PM
0.05
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Sunrise4:43--4:41--4:41--4:41--4:39--4:39--4:37--
Sunset-6:17--6:19--6:20--6:21--6:22--6:22--6:23-
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-22-13-1-------------
Temp. °C181616181716151515141414161615151413171714
Feels °C (?)131311151111109108881091111771197
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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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