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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 23 Nov 2025 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
18.8° C
 (Which is 3.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Sunday (Nov 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cintsa West in the next 12 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 29) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 23rd Nov)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 23rd Nov)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 26th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Sun
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
1
2
0
0
2
1
3
0
0
0
1
1
1
3
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
SSW
1.3
S
1.9
S
1.5
S
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.8
SSW
2.1
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.5
ESE
2.4
ENE
1.9
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
S
Period(s) (?)11101010915141614131211798788777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7504793272202054566461811912590367170444834898595497318202244178
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
W
10
S
10
ESE
5
NNW
20
E
25
ENE
20
NE
15
E
10
E
25
WSW
20
S
20
SE
20
E
25
ENE
25
NE
10
NNE
20
SSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		onoffcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:03PM
1.43
5:29AM
1.35
5:35PM
1.37
6:07AM
1.29
6:11PM
1.29
6:52AM
1.23
6:57PM
1.20
7:52AM
1.19
8:02PM
1.11
9:11AM
1.19
9:34PM
1.07
10:35AM
1.25
11:08PM
1.10
11:46AM
1.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:17PM
0.24
11:28AM
0.37
11:52PM
0.30
12:06PM
0.45
12:32AM
0.36
12:55PM
0.53
1:22AM
0.43
2:02PM
0.59
2:27AM
0.48
3:34PM
0.60
3:48AM
0.50
5:05PM
0.53
5:08AM
0.46
Sun
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunrise--4:54--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52
Sunset6:52--6:53--6:54--6:55--6:57--6:58--6:58--
heavy rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
201---------12322----2
Temp. °C181820211823232030302423201920212125252221
Feels °C (?)171919191921211830292423191818181926242020
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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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