Cintsa West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Cintsa West for the next couple of weeks.

First up, we have a bit of a wait. The good stuff doesn’t really kick in until Thursday the 30th. The water temp is sitting right about average for the time of year, so no surprises there when you’re suiting up.

The early part of the week is a bit of a write-off. Wednesday the 29th is a no-go for me; we’ve got a light rain and a cross-onshore breeze bumping up a small 4ft swell from the SSW. The energy is high at 1007, but the conditions just aren’t there. It’s a bit of a tease.

Thursday the 30th is where we start to see some life. The morning session is the pick of the early window. We’re looking at a clean 6ft swell from the ESE, and the wind goes glassy. That’s a proper window to get some. The combined energy is moderate at 948, so there’s some push behind it. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, which will mess up the surface.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are a bit of a write-off. The wind is up and cross-shore, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell is still there, but it’s not worth paddling out for the mess.

Sunday the 2nd of August is a bit of a tease. The swell bumps up to 8ft from the E with a long 11-second period, giving it a solid 1463 combined energy. But the wind is still cross-shore from the NE at 16 mph, so it’s going to be a bit of a wrestling match. Not a total washout, but not the best.

The real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Saturday the 8th of August. The morning session is the one. We’re talking a solid 8ft swell from the ENE, a short period of 8 seconds, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the N at only 6 mph. The combined energy is a massive 1628, which is strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. It’s big enough to be a handful for beginners, but for the crew that knows what they’re doing, it’s going to be a proper day. The break is a point, so it should handle the size well. Keep an eye on the crowds, as it can get busy here.

There’s another promising window on the horizon. Tuesday the 11th of August morning looks clean again. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the E with a solid 10-second period, and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The energy is high at 1105. It’s a solid option for the second week.

Wednesday the 12th of August morning is also worth a mention for the brave. We’ve got a 8ft swell from the S with a 10-second period and a light cross-shore breeze. The energy is a massive 1772, but the wind is just cross, not offshore. It’s a bit of a beast, but for the experts, it’ll be a challenge.

The rest of the period is a bit of a mixed bag with smaller swells and iffy winds. The focus is definitely on that Saturday the 8th and that Tuesday the 11th. Keep the wax warm for those.

Rusty.

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