Cintsa West Surf Forecast

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Wind Update Still cross-shore at Cintsa West (light winds from the NE at Cintsa East Eastern Cape wx 1 km from Cintsa West). 2.0m 13 s period swell from SSW with 1.4m 5 s period wind swell from E
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Cintsa West Surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

7 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 23 Sep 2017 SAST

Cintsa West surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Cintsa West sea temperature is 19.7 °C (Statistics for 23 Sep 1981-2005 - mean: 19.9 max: 20.8 min: 19.1 °C)

48 hr 7 days Eastern Cape – Wild Coast

m, °C	Sat	Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27			Thursday 28			Friday 29			Saturday 30			Sun
ft, °F	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	ENE	ENE	ENE	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	ENE	ENE	SSE
Period(s) (?)	13	14	8	10	10	14	9	11	15	15	14	14	14	13	13	7	8	9	10	9	9	9	8
Wave Graph (?)
Energy(?)	1162	415	953	920	378	231	788	1234	2646	3534	12273	3709	1987	1408	778	419	800	1985	527	173	132	222	284
Wind (km/h)	25	30	35	20	30	25	30	30	25	15	20	30	5	20	30	30	25	20	25	20	15	15	20
Wind State(?)	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross
High Tide / height (m)		5:30AM 1.48	5:45PM 1.51		5:59AM 1.38	6:13PM 1.39		6:28AM 1.26	6:44PM 1.26		7:01AM 1.13	7:21PM 1.12		7:57AM 1.01		8:36PM 1.00	10:32AM 0.95		11:24PM 1.00	12:35PM 1.06		12:49AM 1.12
Low Tide / height (m)	11:28PM 0.15	11:35AM 0.18		11:56PM 0.24	12:00PM 0.29		12:24AM 0.36	12:29PM 0.42		12:58AM 0.48	1:03PM 0.56		1:44AM 0.61		2:03PM 0.69	3:34AM 0.69		4:58PM 0.73		6:06AM 0.63	6:40PM 0.62
Note: the tide data above is for Cintsa East which is 1 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Cintsa West.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph Offshore winds at Cintsa West blow from the NW.
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	Sat	Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27			Thursday 28			Friday 29			Saturday 30			Sun
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM

Summary	rain shwrs	some clouds	some clouds	clear	clear	some clouds	rain shwrs	some clouds	clear	clear	clear	clear	rain shwrs	light rain	some clouds	some clouds	clear	clear	clear	some clouds	some clouds	some clouds	some clouds
Rain (mm)	2	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	2	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
High °C	16	20	22	20	20	20	18	17	19	16	19	20	15	16	17	17	25	26	21	20	18	17	17
Low °C	15	17	21	17	17	19	14	15	19	12	14	17	15	15	16	16	18	23	18	19	17	17	17
Chill °C (?)	15	20	22	20	20	20	17	16	18	15	19	20	14	15	16	16	25	26	21	20	18	17	16
Sunrise	-	5:54	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:50	-	-	5:48	-	-	5:47	-	-	5:46	-	-	5:43
Sunset	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:06	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:08	-	-
	Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm air temperatures (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night).										Long Range Forecast:Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm air temperatures (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Fri night).

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Information about the Cintsa West Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cintsa West provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 7 days. A general guide to surfing at Cintsa West can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cintsa West 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 (Cintsa West) 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 Cintsa West 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 Eastern Cape - Wild Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Cintsa West, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, consider staying in East London which is 28 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Eastern Cape - Wild Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Butterworth which is 56 km (35 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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