Cintsa West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next stretch at Cintsa West.

The first solid surf shows up on Sunday the 26th of July, but it’s only a marginal call. The swell is coming in at 3ft from the SSW with a 12-second period, so there’s some decent energy behind it (combined energy of 643). The wind is a cross-shore from the NE at 12 mph, which is going to put a bit of a chop on the surface. The water is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year. It’s not a write-off, but it’s not a standout either.

Monday the 27th is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops off to 3ft in the morning and then 2ft by the afternoon, and the wind swings to a fresh SW, keeping it cross and lumpy. The conditions are poor, so it’s a stay-on-the-beach kind of day.

Tuesday the 28th is a different beast. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the SSE in the morning, but it’s short-period at 8 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit of a washing machine. The combined energy is cranking at 1289, but with heavy rain and onshore wind, it’s only for the experts. This one is pushing into the big and messy category, so if you’re not confident, give it a miss.

Now, if you’re looking for the best window, keep your eyes on Thursday the 30th of July. The forecast is showing a glassy morning with a clean 6ft swell from the ESE. That’s a moderate size, but the period is only 9 seconds, so it’s not the deepest groundswell. The combined energy is 944, and with zero wind, the surface is going to be like a mirror. This is the pick of the first week—clean, lined up, and no crowds mentioned so you might get a few waves to yourself.

Friday the 31st of July also shapes up nicely in the morning. Same glassy conditions, 4ft from the ESE, and the energy is at 520. It’s a bit smaller than Thursday, but still a fun size for the intermediate surfer. The afternoon goes cross-onshore, so get out early.

The weekend of the 1st and 2nd of August is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday has a bumpy 3ft in the morning, then a messy 6ft in the afternoon with a 6-second period—that’s just wind swell, and it’s not going to be pretty. Sunday the 2nd starts with a 7ft ENE swell, but the period is only 8 seconds and the wind is cross at 16 mph, so it’s going to be a battle. The afternoon sees a 3ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period, which is a classic groundswell, but the cross-wind will spoil it.

The second week gets a bit more interesting. Thursday the 6th of August is a standout for the brave. We’re looking at a 8ft SSW swell with a 16-second period, and the combined energy is massive at 3422. That’s a lot of water moving. The wind is cross from the SW at 12 mph, so it’s not clean, but the power is there. This is for the advanced crew only—anything over 8ft is expert territory, and the long period will make it stand up steeply. It’s a bit of a gamble on the wind, but the potential is huge.

The rest of the second week is more marginal. Monday the 10th of August has a clean 5ft in the morning with a light offshore, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s not going to have much push. The afternoon goes to 5ft with an 11-second period, which is better, but the wind is cross and the conditions are only marginal.

Overall, the clear winner is Thursday the 30th of July—glassy, clean, and a solid 6ft from the ESE. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. If you’re feeling bold, keep an eye on the 6th of August for the big stuff, but that’s a long-range call so it’s promising but not locked in yet.

Rusty out.

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