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Cape Arid surfForecast / WA – Far South / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 25 Mar 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
21.2° C
(Which is 1.9°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 (Mar 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Mar 28) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 26th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 26th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 26th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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

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Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sun
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
1
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
S
0.9
SSW
1
S
1
S
1
S
1.4
S
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.9
S
3
S
1.7
S
Period(s) (?)151414131313121313121312121313131314141413131614131312121211161514131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)95360550028622216515521521820517315728521221221222929337733123622917835035533431954722452271010741095121831721094
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
E
30
E
20
NE
10
ESE
25
E
20
ESE
25
ESE
25
ESE
25
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
20
ESE
25
E
15
NE
15
ESE
25
E
15
NE
15
SE
25
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
10
N
15
SW
35
S
25
S
20
SW
20
WSW
20
W
30
SSW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcrosscrosscrosscrosscrossoffcross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:17PM
0.82
10:46AM
0.49
9:53PM
0.87
10:48AM
0.55
10:28PM
0.86
10:59AM
0.64
11:01PM
0.80
11:13AM
0.73
11:30PM
0.69
11:29AM
0.82
11:50PM
0.54
11:46AM
0.88
11:53PM
0.41
12:04PM
0.91
11:27PM
0.31
12:23PM
0.90
10:26PM
0.31
12:40PM
0.85
12:55PM
0.76
1:02PM
0.66
8:24PM
0.59
12:49PM
0.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:35AM
-0.03
3:29PM
0.24
4:48AM
-0.03
4:07PM
0.13
5:02AM
0.01
4:45PM
0.06
5:13AM
0.06
5:24PM
0.02
5:19AM
0.11
6:04PM
0.03
5:17AM
0.14
6:44PM
0.08
5:05AM
0.12
7:25PM
0.17
4:47AM
0.08
8:12PM 4:34AM
0.29 0.01
4:35AM
-0.02
4:43AM
-0.03
5:31PM
0.57
4:49AM
0.00
4:08PM
0.51
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sun
06
Sunrise-5:54--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01-
Sunset--5:51--5:50--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36
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Rain (mm)
-----------------------------31---2-
Temp. °C192421182221192623201920192020191919181818171919181818181818151516171616
Feels °C (?)17221716211717252119171716161615151415161413181615171516161481111121311

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

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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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