Cintsa West Surf Forecast

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South Africa (272 surf breaks)

Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape - Wild Coast

Wind Update The wind is still offshore at Cintsa West (light winds from the NNW at East London Airport 35 km from Cintsa West). 1.1m 7 s period swell from ENE with an additional 0.6m 12 s period swell from SSE , plus 2.3m 7 s period wind swell from NE
34 minutes ago Cintsa West

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35 km away, 34 min ago

11 km/h

NNW

11.0

21.1

Air / Water (°C)

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

7 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 25 Jul 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 21.1 °C (Statistics for 25 Jul 1981-2005 - mean: 20.2 max: 21.2 min: 19.3 °C)

48 hr 7 days Eastern Cape – Wild Coast

m, °C	Tuesday 25			Wednesday 26			Thursday 27			Friday 28			Saturday 29			Sunday 30			Monday 31			Tue
ft, °F	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	NE	ENE	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	13	13	13	13	14	14	14	14	14	13	13	8	9	8	16	14	13	14	13	13	12	10	11
Wave Graph (?)
Energy(?)	142	164	2140	6259	2345	1601	928	710	721	525	326	746	158	179	2510	1048	949	1286	1070	713	1163	1384	1693
Wind (km/h)	10	20	30	25	10	15	5	10	10	15	15	15	20	15	10	5	20	15	25	25	35	30	30
Wind State(?)	cross	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- off	glass	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross	glass	cross- on	cross- off	off	cross- on	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		5:12PM 1.67		5:23AM 1.58	5:50PM 1.62		6:00AM 1.49	6:29PM 1.54		6:36AM 1.38	7:07PM 1.43		7:15AM 1.26	7:47PM 1.31		7:58AM 1.14		8:35PM 1.20	8:55AM 1.03		9:47PM 1.12
Low Tide / height (m)	10:58AM -0.02		11:20PM 0.10	11:33AM 0.03		11:59PM 0.17	12:10PM 0.11		12:37AM 0.27	12:46PM 0.22		1:17AM 0.38	1:23PM 0.35		2:03AM 0.49		2:05PM 0.47	3:01AM 0.59		3:08PM 0.58
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.
Weather Advanced Surf Forecast Local Wavefinder Global Wavefinder
	Tuesday 25			Wednesday 26			Thursday 27			Friday 28			Saturday 29			Sunday 30			Monday 31			Tue
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM

Summary	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear	clear	rain shwrs	cloudy	some clouds	some clouds	clear	clear	clear	some clouds	some clouds
Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	2	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
High °C	24	21	18	15	17	15	19	23	19	25	30	24	19	19	18	17	19	20	29	32	18	15	14
Low °C	18	18	14	14	16	12	12	21	18	18	27	22	17	19	17	16	18	17	23	23	15	15	14
Chill °C (?)	24	21	17	13	16	15	19	23	19	25	30	24	19	19	18	17	19	20	29	32	18	13	12
Sunrise	7:03	-	-	7:01	-	-	7:01	-	-	7:01	-	-	7:00	-	-	6:58	-	-	6:58	-	-	6:58	-
Sunset	-	5:24	-	-	5:24	-	-	5:25	-	-	5:27	-	-	5:27	-	-	5:28	-	-	5:29	-	-	5:29
	Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very warm air temperatures (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Wed night).									Long Range Forecast:Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very warm air temperatures (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon 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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