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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 16 Dec 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
17.5° C
(Which is 5.2°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 Tuesday (Dec 16) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cintsa West in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 16th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 18th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 23rd Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
0
0
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
ENE
1.6
SSW
1.7
S
1.4
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
1.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.6
ENE
0.9
SSW
2
E
2
E
1.7
E
2.1
E
Period(s) (?)12121187101111111111101313127117888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)333196105115258633442505573492351221475530367284215419548354558
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
15
SSE
5
WSW
20
SW
30
SW
15
SSW
0
N
5
ENE
15
NE
10
N
10
SE
0
NW
10
WNW
15
S
10
ENE
0
ENE
25
SE
15
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
onglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:39PM
1.32
2:11AM
1.22
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:02PM
0.38
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
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise4:52--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:56--
Sunset-7:12--7:12--7:13--7:13--7:14--7:14--7:15-
cloud
clear
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--52-41-------4645553
Temp. °C222925212422181820172425182324212221212223
Feels °C (?)233029222119191919172425182324242521212021
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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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