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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 12 Mar 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
20.5° C
 (Which is 3.6°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 Friday (Mar 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. 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 Friday (Mar 13) at 8AM. 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 (Mar 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 13th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 13th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 13th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
3
2
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
1
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
ENE
2.3
E
2.5
ENE
2.4
ENE
2
ENE
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
1.3
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.2
E
1.5
E
2.2
ENE
0.8
SSW
1
S
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.5
S
Period(s) (?)888888888888778121211111112
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)438617866770511253187161157120223469152212546186284167214202614
Wind
(km/h)
30
ENE
30
ENE
15
NE
10
E
15
ENE
5
NNW
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
ENE
25
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
30
ENE
15
NNE
10
SSE
10
NNW
25
SW
10
SE
15
ESE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		offcrossononcross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
8:06AM
0.96
12:35AM
0.88
12:47PM
0.98
1:40AM
1.04
1:40PM
1.13
2:09AM
1.22
2:12PM
1.29
2:35AM
1.39
2:41PM
1.43
3:01AM
1.56
3:10PM
1.54
3:28AM
1.70
3:40PM
1.63
3:57AM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:02PM
0.76
6:20AM
0.79
7:22PM
0.64
7:38AM
0.63
7:55PM
0.48
8:11AM
0.47
8:21PM
0.32
8:39AM
0.31
8:48PM
0.18
9:08AM
0.16
9:14PM
0.06
9:37AM
0.04
9:43PM
-0.03
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise6:03--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-6:29--6:28--6:27--6:25--6:23--6:22--6:22-
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262822293024282723292824303024292923212221
Feels °C (?)222420293025272827292724292924303025222221
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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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