Cintsa West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a solid run of waves coming through. The first standout is Sunday the 19th of July. The morning is looking glassy with a clean 4ft SE swell and a nice long 10-second period. The energy is moderate (583), and the wind is dead calm. It’s going to be a beautiful morning session. The afternoon holds a bit more size, pushing up to 5ft from the SSE, still glassy, with even more energy (699). This is the pick of the early days.

Moving into Monday the 20th, the morning gets a bit tricky. Swell is 5ft from the SE with a 12-second period, but the wind swings to the SW at 15 km/h, putting a cross-shore bump on it. The energy is still strong (946), but the conditions are just not as clean. The afternoon turns onshore, so it’s a bit of a write-off.

Tuesday the 21st morning is a return to form. Glassy conditions again, with a 4ft SE swell, 11-second period, and moderate energy (616). It’s a repeat of Sunday morning, and it’s worth getting out there. The afternoon sees a longer period (15 seconds) but a smaller 3ft SSW swell with a cross-onshore wind, so it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

Wednesday the 22nd morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze, 4ft SSW swell, and a 13-second period. The energy is solid (708). This is another good window. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind.

Now, if you’re experienced, keep an eye on Monday the 27th of July. The morning is clean with a 5ft S swell, 15-second period, and a light offshore breeze from the NW. The energy is strong (1227). The afternoon is even better: glassy, 6ft S swell, and a very long 19-second period. The energy is pumping (2781). This is a true standout for the more skilled surfers. The period is very long, so it’ll be better formed at the point, as you’d expect at Cintsa West.

The week after that gets a bit wild. Tuesday the 28th has a 10ft SSW swell, but with 20 km/h winds and rain, it’s messy and big. The energy is huge (6120), but the conditions are poor. This is more for the hardy crew or maybe kite surfers, as it’s going to be a washing machine. The rest of that week is a mix of big, windy, and choppy.

We do have another promising window on Friday the 31st of July. The morning is clean with a cross-offshore breeze, 7ft S swell, and a 14-second period. The energy is massive (4199). This is an excellent setup for experienced surfers, but it’s a solid 7ft, so it’s for those who know what they’re doing. The afternoon is a bit more cross-shore.

The first few days of August look smaller, with the 1st of August morning being clean and 6ft from the ESE, but a short 8-second period, so it’s not going to have the same power. The rest of the early August window is a bit more marginal.

Cintsa West is usually a consistent point, but it can be inconsistent. During this run, it’s mostly firing, especially those glassy days. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, no wild anomalies. Crowds are possible at this spot, especially on the good days, so get out early.

The long-range stuff at the end of the month is promising but less certain. For now, circle Sunday the 19th and Monday the 27th. Those are the days.

Rusty.

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