Cintsa West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Let's give you the same story in feet and miles per hour.

This is a tricky one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a mixed bag with a lot of junky, wind-affected swell. We're looking at a point break that can be a gem, but it's inconsistent, so you've gotta be patient and pick your moments. The water's sitting at 65°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you might want a thicker spring suit.

The first real chance to get wet doesn't come until Tuesday the 25th. The morning kicks off with a solid 5ft SSW swell pushing in, and the combined energy is strong at 1099. The wind is light and cross-shore, but the call is marginal. The afternoon holds similar energy at 1235 but the swell drops a touch.

Wednesday the 26th brings a big, powerful 8ft S groundswell, with a very long 17-second period. The energy is huge at 3691. This is expert territory for sure – too big for beginners. The wind is light cross-onshore in the morning, which is a bit of a shame. This long period, powerful swell will be better at a reef or point, but the wind might make it a bit bumpy. It's a promising but less certain standout, given the wind.

Then we get a true standout. Friday morning the 28th. It's glassy. The wind is practically nothing, a slight air from the ENE. You've got a 5ft S swell with a solid 12-second period, and the energy is strong at 1098. This is the best window for experienced surfers. The conditions are clean, the waves will have shape, and with the light wind, it'll be a dream. The break is inconsistent, so you might have to wait for sets, but the payoff will be worth it.

Saturday the 29th morning is also a cracker. A clean 8ft ENE swell, with a light cross-offshore wind from the NNE. That's another excellent session for the crew who can handle the size. The energy is very strong at 1744. Sunday the 30th morning follows with a 7ft SSW swell, also clean with a light cross-offshore wind. The energy is 1096. Another good one.

After that, it gets messy again. The wind picks up and the swell drops off. There's a final chance on Friday the 4th of September morning with an 8ft SSW swell and light wind, but it's a cross-shore, so not as clean as the earlier windows.

Look, the standout is Friday morning the 28th. That glassy morning with the S swell is the one to circle. The 26th has the power but the wind is a letdown. The 29th and 30th are also great options. The rest of the window is mostly a write-off unless you're desperate for a paddle. The break is inconsistent, so when it's on, it's on, but you'll be waiting for it.

Rusty.

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