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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 23 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
20.8° C
(Which is 2.0°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 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 23rd Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 23rd Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
3
0
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.5
SSE
1.7
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
1.1
E
1.6
E
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)99991010899999669988866
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)526417299288257257300502134137115198175117283186205169223141112
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
10
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
15
NE
15
E
20
ESE
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
10
E
10
SE
10
ESE
5
NE
15
E
20
ENE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrossonglasscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:33PM
1.45
6:05AM
1.44
6:08PM
1.40
6:43AM
1.42
6:47PM
1.33
7:26AM
1.39
7:33PM
1.24
8:18AM
1.35
8:33PM
1.15
9:23AM
1.32
9:54PM
1.08
10:43AM
1.31
11:30PM
1.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:30AM
0.30
11:48PM
0.17
12:07PM
0.33
12:22AM
0.21
12:48PM
0.38
1:01AM
0.26
1:37PM
0.43
1:46AM
0.34
2:38PM
0.48
2:42AM
0.41
3:54PM
0.50
3:57AM
0.47
5:22PM
0.48
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise4:56--4:56--4:56--4:58--4:58--4:58--5:00--
Sunset-7:15--7:15--7:15--7:16--7:16--7:16--7:17-
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Rain (mm)
-315-----345432315532--
Temp. °C272622202120212321212120202020202120222321
Feels °C (?)262423192121192120232020201918212222212120
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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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