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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 17 Dec 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
17.6° C
(Which is 5.2°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 Wednesday (Dec 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cintsa East in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 17th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 23rd Dec)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 20th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat morning, strong winds from the ENE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
S
1.4
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
1.4
SSW
2.1
S
2
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
3
E
3
E
3.5
E
3.5
ENE
2.1
E
1.8
E
1.4
E
Period(s) (?)78111010111111101316151312899910109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)198414573426470451475326154651241017397995221090127217472060832600332
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
20
SW
5
SW
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
N
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
ENE
30
ENE
30
ENE
35
ENE
40
ENE
25
NE
25
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscrossoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:18PM
1.37
2:46AM
1.29
2:53PM
1.42
3:20AM
1.35
3:26PM
1.46
3:52AM
1.40
3:59PM
1.49
4:24AM
1.43
4:30PM
1.49
4:57AM
1.44
5:01PM
1.48
5:30AM
1.45
5:33PM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:03AM
0.43
8:36PM
0.31
8:41AM
0.37
9:09PM
0.25
9:16AM
0.32
9:41PM
0.20
9:49AM
0.28
10:13PM
0.17
10:22AM
0.27
10:44PM
0.15
10:55AM
0.28
11:15PM
0.15
11:30AM
0.30
11:48PM
0.17
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:56--4:56--
Sunset-7:12--7:13--7:13--7:14--7:14--7:15--7:15-
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
cloud
Rain (mm)
-261-------353-----2-
Temp. °C232018192119242420242320242322262723262522
Feels °C (?)201717192018242322242121262220232320242422
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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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