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Cape Arid Surf Forecast
/ WA – Far South (31 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 AWST
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 (Apr 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cape Arid in the next 12 days are 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 19) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 16th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 16th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Arid over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 619 | 1145 | 1138 | 1154 | 1032 | 836 | 931 | 1303 | 929 | 1592 | 598 | 425 | 279 | 318 | 593 | 587 | 1344 | 1326 | 882 | 871 | 648 | 613 | 715 | 915 | 629 | 529 | 361 | 1179 | 665 | 824 | 1190 | 943 | 606 | 1037 | 813 | 513 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:42AM 0.90 | 11:25PM 0.40 | 12:04PM 0.89 | 11:28PM 0.37 | 12:30PM 0.84 | 11:16PM 0.33 | 1:00PM 0.78 | 1:40PM 0.70 | 5:53PM 0.62 | 11:40AM 0.47 | 7:45PM 0.67 | 10:05AM 0.50 | 8:41PM 0.71 | 9:56AM 0.58 | 9:27PM 0.71 | 10:04AM 0.68 | 10:10PM 0.66 | 10:20AM 0.79 | 10:48PM 0.57 | 10:39AM 0.89 | 11:21PM 0.45 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:45PM 0.16 | 4:55AM 0.09 | 7:18PM 0.22 | 5:00AM 0.09 | 8:08PM 4:56AM 0.28 0.10 | 4:33AM 0.11 | 3:52AM 0.10 | 3:28AM 0.07 | 1:24PM 0.47 | 3:27AM 0.05 | 2:40PM 0.34 | 3:38AM 0.05 | 3:26PM 0.21 | 3:52AM 0.07 | 4:09PM 0.10 | 4:04AM 0.11 | 4:52PM 0.03 | 4:12AM 0.15 | 5:37PM -0.00 | 4:14AM 0.17 | ||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 8 | 8 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 17 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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