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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 13 Jan 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
18.9° C
 (Which is 4.7°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 (Jan 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cintsa West in the next 12 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 13th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 19th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 18th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
E
1
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
0.9
SSW
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.4
SSE
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.3
ESE
1
E
1
E
2.4
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)1313888810141110791071010811111211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)303238143143205228384273906514203137146188200200789778430390286
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SSE
5
WSW
20
E
20
ENE
30
SW
25
SSW
25
S
10
S
5
SSE
15
SE
0
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
W
25
SSW
30
SW
15
WSW
15
S
15
SE
0
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		onglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:05PM
1.09
1:06AM
1.00
1:20PM
1.16
2:03AM
1.10
2:10PM
1.25
2:44AM
1.21
2:49PM
1.35
3:17AM
1.32
3:22PM
1.44
3:49AM
1.42
3:53PM
1.51
4:19AM
1.50
4:23PM
1.55
4:48AM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:49PM
0.61
6:52AM
0.64
7:52PM
0.52
7:55AM
0.55
8:33PM
0.41
8:39AM
0.45
9:07PM
0.30
9:14AM
0.35
9:37PM
0.21
9:47AM
0.28
10:06PM
0.13
10:18AM
0.22
10:35PM
0.07
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise5:11--5:13--5:13--5:15--5:15--5:16--5:16--
Sunset-7:19--7:19--7:17--7:17--7:17--7:17--7:16-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C282722282825262520202020232522242422222119
Feels °C (?)282724282727232318202120222323201919201919
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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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