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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 29 Mar 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 16.3°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 23.6 °C max: 24.9 °C min: 21.9 °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 16.3°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 23.6 °C max: 24.9 °C min: 21.9 °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 Friday (Mar 29) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cintsa West in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 29th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 2nd Apr)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 2nd Apr)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.5
SSW
1.5
E
1.7
E
2.1
E
2.5
E
3.5
ENE
1.6
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
3.5
SW
2.4
SSW
3
SW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
S
1.9
S
1.7
SSE
1.2
S
1.8
E
1.8
E
2
E
2.5
ENE
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
2.2
ENE
3
ENE
Period(s) (?)161413126889999813121111109912151413911117889999889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)53444330382151329601105121204272641633300153419384363122071171312495074025756983193244125529503282473112456941467
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
ENE
25
NE
30
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
35
NE
5
NW
10
SW
5
SE
20
WSW
15
SW
25
SW
15
W
20
SW
15
S
5
ESE
10
E
20
E
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
40
NE
10
NNE
5
SW
10
S
10
W
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrossglasscrossglasscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
1.42
5:55AM
1.48
6:11PM
1.32
6:26AM
1.37
6:45PM
1.19
7:06AM
1.23
7:40PM
1.05
8:21AM
1.08
10:14PM
0.97
11:21AM
1.05
12:33AM
1.12
12:55PM
1.20
1:28AM
1.34
1:46PM
1.36
2:09AM
1.56
2:27PM
1.51
2:47AM
1.73
3:05PM
1.62
3:23AM
1.85
3:41PM
1.68
3:58AM
1.90
4:16PM
1.69
4:32AM
1.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:40AM
0.17
11:44PM
0.22
12:08PM
0.27
12:12AM
0.33
12:43PM
0.39
12:48AM
0.47
1:33PM
0.53
1:48AM
0.62
3:20PM
0.64
4:34AM
0.70
5:59PM
0.58
6:44AM
0.55
7:08PM
0.40
7:41AM
0.35
7:52PM
0.23
8:24AM
0.16
8:30PM
0.08
9:02AM
0.01
9:07PM
-0.03
9:38AM
-0.08
9:42PM
-0.09
10:12AM
-0.11
10:17PM
-0.08
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-6:06--6:05--6:02--6:01--6:00--5:59--5:58--5:57--5:55--5:53--5:52--5:52-
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Rain (mm)
1---------23-----1-----------1-----2
Temp. °C232221232422283023222221232219242321222321212220232320242722302421242319
Feels °C (?)222122212119262822232324211817222122222120202018201917192320322523212019

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

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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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