Cintsa West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what Cintsa West has in store for us over this 16-day stretch.

First up, a bit about the conditions here at Cintsa West. Water temp is running about average for the time of year, so nothing wild to report there. This is a point break, and it's exposed to the swell. It's worth knowing that this spot is inconsistent, so we have to be patient for the good days.

The week kicks off with a promising morning on Thursday, 30 July. We've got a 6ft swell rolling in from the ESE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate at (989). The real beauty here is the glassy, clean conditions early with the wind just a whisper from the SSW at 3 mph. That's a proper window for some very good surf.

Unfortunately, the wind swings onshore after that, and from Thursday afternoon all the way through the weekend, the quality drops off. Winds get messy, and the surf becomes marginal or poor. The swell holds in the 6ft to 7ft range, but with cross-shore and onshore winds, it's not the clean lines we're after.

The first true standout arrives on Monday, 3 August. We wake up to clear skies, a light 3 mph NE breeze (cross-offshore), and a clean 6ft ESE swell (854). The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions," and I'm with it. This is the best session on offer for the first week—clean, manageable size, and the right wind. Make the most of the morning.

The waves settle down a bit after that. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings (4 and 5 August) offer smaller, clean waves in the 4ft to 5ft range with glassy or light cross-offshore winds. Good for a longboard or a fun cruiser.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Thursday, 6 August, through to Friday, 7 August, the wind is strong and cross, and the surf gets sloppy. A 4ft swell from the SSW with a 13-second period is a long-period groundswell, but with 16 mph cross-winds, it's a write-off for paddle surfing. The weekend of 8-9 August looks messy too, with a lot of cross-chop and building swell that's poorly lined up.

The second week brings bigger, more powerful swell, but the conditions stay difficult. By Monday, 10 August, we’re seeing a solid 10ft SSW swell (3102), but the wind is cross-onshore and the surf is marginal. This pattern continues into Tuesday, 11 August, with a massive 10ft S swell (4880) and a very long 16-second period. That's a lot of energy, but the cross-shore wind and beach-break nature of the setup makes it far better for kite surfing than a clean paddle session. This is expert-only territory and likely not of great quality.

The second standout arrives on Wednesday, 12 August morning. The wind drops to nothing—glassy—and we have a clean 5ft SSE groundswell with a classic 13-second period (1232). The combined energy is solid, and the comment says "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers." This is a beautiful, clean window of glassy, long-period swell. If you can handle the power, get on it.

Thursday, 13 August morning, also looks exceptional. Another glassy morning, this time with a bigger 10ft ENE swell (2481). Again, "excellent for experienced surfers." This one is big, so it's not for the faint of heart, but if you have the skills, the morning glass will be memorable.

The final morning on Friday, 14 August, is a 12ft ENE swell (3925), but the wind is up to 9 mph cross-shore, making it marginal.

In the end, the absolute best on offer is Monday morning, 3 August, for a clean, fun session, and Wednesday morning, 12 August, for a glassy, powerful, long-period groundswell. The long-range stuff on Thursday, 13 August is promising, but keep an eye on it.

Stay stoked, and I'll see you in the water.

Rusty.

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