Cintsa West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve been going over the charts for this stretch. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s some serious firepower on the horizon if you’re patient.

The week kicks off slow, with the first real chance to paddle coming on Friday the 17th. Cintsa West is the only spot, and while it’s not firing, there’s energy. Friday morning brings a 7ft SW swell with a 13-second period, but it’s messy with a cross-shore wind. The combined energy is a massive 2061 (strong), so there’s power, but conditions are just marginal. Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th are small, with 4ft to 5ft swells and cross-shore winds, so it’s a wait-and-see situation.

The real turning point is Monday the 20th. The morning session is a gem: glassy conditions with a light easterly, a clean 4ft SE swell, and a 12-second period. The water is a chilly 63°, which is a whopping 5° colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a real shock to the system, so bring the thickest wetsuit you’ve got. Tuesday the 21st morning is also glassy with a similar 4ft SE swell, and Wednesday the 22nd morning sees a glassy 4ft SSW swell. These are the pick of the early week, with clean conditions that will make the most of the point break.

Now, hold onto your boards, because Thursday the 23rd is a potential standout for experts only. We’re looking at an 12ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a staggering 5543 (very strong). The wind is glassy offshore in the morning, but at this size, it’s a serious beast. This is a point break, so it’ll handle the long-period groundswell well, but if you’re not an experienced surfer, stay on the beach.

Friday the 24th sees the swell drop but a new, very long-period 16-second SSW swell rolls in by the afternoon, hitting 6ft. The morning is cleaner with a 4ft SSW swell and light winds. Saturday the 25th morning is another gem: glassy, 7ft SSW swell, 16-second period, and combined energy of 2057. That’s a solid, powerful groundswell with clean conditions. The afternoon gets blown out by a 30 km/h cross-shore, so get out early.

The following week has some serious potential, but it’s further out so keep an eye on it. Monday the 27th is a monster: a 16ft S swell with a 14-second period and an insane 8554 combined energy. That’s a massive, powerful swell, but it’s cross-shore, so it’s going to be a lumpy, challenging paddle. Tuesday the 28th is still big at 10ft, but with a cleaner cross-offshore wind in the morning. Wednesday the 29th is a smaller, glassy 8ft ESE swell, which could be a great session for experienced surfers. The end of the month and into August 1st looks smaller, with a glassy 8ft SSW swell on the 31st, and a clean 5ft S swell on the 1st.

The standout pick: For the most reliable, clean, and powerful session, I’m calling out Saturday the 25th morning at Cintsa West. That 7ft SSW groundswell with a 16-second period under glassy skies is a recipe for some long, clean walls. It’s a point break, so the long period will really shine, but don’t expect to have it to yourself – crowds are sometimes a factor here. If you can handle the cold, that’s the one to circle.

Rusty.

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