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Cintsa West surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 20 Apr 2024 SAST
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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 18.1°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.2 °C max: 24.6 °C min: 22.3 °C)
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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 18.1°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.2 °C max: 24.6 °C min: 22.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cintsa West this week:

The surf forecast for Cintsa West over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cintsa West in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 20th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 24th Apr)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 23rd Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cintsa West over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.6
E
0.4
SSW
1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
1.6
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
1.7
S
1.7
S
2.3
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.6
SSE
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1.6
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
3
E
3
E
3
E
2.4
E
2.5
E
2
E
1.8
E
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)12812131212111110171716151413131212799991615999101010101010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3751523403392662441849421414681794107490659040423322130647688245436647547444447150516511802150911241347786618392
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
E
20
ENE
10
NNE
5
NNE
15
NE
5
WNW
10
ENE
25
ENE
15
NNE
20
SW
20
SW
10
WSW
20
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
20
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
0
WNW
5
S
10
S
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
SE
10
NNW
15
NE
25
ENE
15
NNE
30
SW
25
SW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crossonoffcrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:20PM
1.32
2:33AM
1.49
2:47PM
1.41
2:58AM
1.58
3:12PM
1.47
3:23AM
1.63
3:38PM
1.51
3:48AM
1.65
4:04PM
1.52
4:13AM
1.64
4:31PM
1.51
4:40AM
1.60
4:59PM
1.47
5:09AM
1.54
5:29PM
1.40
5:41AM
1.45
6:05PM
1.31
6:19AM
1.34
6:53PM
1.20
7:10AM
1.21
8:07PM
1.11
8:38AM
1.09
10:08PM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:21AM
0.34
8:19PM
0.29
8:45AM
0.24
8:44PM
0.21
9:09AM
0.16
9:10PM
0.15
9:34AM
0.10
9:36PM
0.12
9:59AM
0.07
10:02PM
0.12
10:25AM
0.08
10:29PM
0.14
10:52AM
0.12
10:58PM
0.19
11:22AM
0.18
11:29PM
0.27
11:57AM
0.27
12:06AM
0.38
12:39PM
0.38
12:56AM
0.50
1:40PM
0.49
2:18AM
0.61
3:17PM
0.55
4:31AM
0.62
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Sunrise6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--
Sunset-5:38--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27-
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Rain (mm)
--31--121--------25231-----1--------
Temp. °C252522212122222522232522242320212319181817171917191917192018222319222319
Feels °C (?)262625222125242524252522242220191915151415161616181717182019202118181815

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

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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 12 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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