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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 18 Feb 2026 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
22.0° C
 (Which is 2.2°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 Wednesday (Feb 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 18th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 18th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 18th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
1
0
3
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
2
3
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1.6
E
2.2
E
1.7
E
1.4
ESE
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
S
1.1
S
1.5
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.3
ESE
1.5
E
2.2
E
2.5
ENE
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.1
E
1.2
SW
1.2
SSW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)161013121113121099766788887811
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)527482169382749531735520420733913912117351569123530416514315495
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
25
ENE
5
NNW
20
SSW
20
S
5
WSW
10
SSE
10
SE
5
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
W
25
WSW
35
SW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossglasscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		ononglasscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
4:34PM
1.65
4:55AM
1.76
5:03PM
1.65
5:24AM
1.77
5:34PM
1.61
5:54AM
1.73
6:05PM
1.52
6:27AM
1.63
6:39PM
1.40
7:04AM
1.48
7:18PM
1.25
7:49AM
1.31
8:12PM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:32AM
0.05
10:40PM
-0.05
11:02AM
0.02
11:08PM
-0.06
11:33AM
0.03
11:37PM
-0.01
12:05PM
0.09
12:09AM
0.07
12:39PM
0.20
12:43AM
0.20
1:19PM
0.34
1:23AM
0.36
2:10PM
0.50
2:20AM
0.55
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise5:46--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--
Sunset-6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:51--6:50--6:49-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
---------4322-3--311-
Temp. °C282824272724252422222222242724283024232522
Feels °C (?)272724262626262423242222232624293227232119
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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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