Cintsa East surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 01 Nov 2025 SAST
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Cintsa East surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cintsa East sea temperature is
18.5° C
(Which is 2.3°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cintsa East this week:

The surf forecast for Cintsa East over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 02) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cintsa East in the next 12 days are 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 04) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 2nd Nov)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 2nd Nov)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 2nd Nov)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Sat
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
1
0
0
3
0
1
3
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1.6
E
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
S
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
1
S
1
S
1
SE
1.1
E
1.4
E
1.7
ENE
1.8
E
Period(s) (?)1115141212711121213121111117664677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)85322589394392882632783673864403612651619188766946151285358
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
20
SSW
10
SE
10
N
20
ENE
25
NE
5
NNW
30
SW
25
SSW
10
W
15
SE
15
E
5
NW
10
S
20
SSW
5
WSW
20
E
25
ENE
20
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
onglasscrosscross-
off
glassononcross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:06AM
1.28
1:25PM
1.53
1:48AM
1.42
2:04PM
1.68
2:27AM
1.53
2:42PM
1.79
3:05AM
1.60
3:20PM
1.83
3:43AM
1.63
3:59PM
1.80
4:22AM
1.62
4:38PM
1.72
5:03AM
1.55
5:19PM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:05AM
0.30
7:44PM
0.19
7:45AM
0.17
8:22PM
0.05
8:25AM
0.06
8:59PM
-0.04
9:04AM
-0.00
9:37PM
-0.07
9:43AM
-0.01
10:14PM
-0.05
10:23AM
0.03
10:53PM
0.03
11:05AM
0.13
Sunday
02
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Sat
08
Sunrise-5:07--5:07--5:05--5:05--5:03--5:03--5:03-
Sunset--6:34--6:35--6:36--6:36--6:37--6:37--6:38
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1-------------21-----
Temp. °C182121182626212422192222192119182121182625
Feels °C (?)141617182323212118192020192017171817142322
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Information about the Cintsa East Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cintsa East provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cintsa East can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cintsa East 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 East) 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 East 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 East, 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 55 km (34 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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