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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 18 Dec 2025 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
17.7° C
(Which is 5.1°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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cintsa West in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 18th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Tue 23rd Dec)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 22nd Dec)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Mainly strong winds.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
3
1
0
2
1
2
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
1
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.5
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.1
ESE
3
E
3
E
3.5
ENE
3.5
ENE
2.1
E
1.8
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)1110111111101416141379991010109999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)498530536483274260758177610164924561272160122572454847610436334288288
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
20
ENE
10
N
15
S
15
SSE
5
WSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
20
ESE
30
ENE
30
NE
35
ENE
45
NE
15
NE
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrossononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:53PM
1.42
3:20AM
1.35
3:26PM
1.46
3:52AM
1.40
3:59PM
1.49
4:24AM
1.43
4:30PM
1.49
4:57AM
1.44
5:01PM
1.48
5:30AM
1.45
5:33PM
1.45
6:05AM
1.44
6:08PM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:41AM
0.37
9:09PM
0.25
9:16AM
0.32
9:41PM
0.20
9:49AM
0.28
10:13PM
0.17
10:22AM
0.27
10:44PM
0.15
10:55AM
0.28
11:15PM
0.15
11:30AM
0.30
11:48PM
0.17
12:07PM
0.33
12:22AM
0.21
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise4:54--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:56--4:56--4:56--
Sunset-7:13--7:13--7:14--7:14--7:15--7:15--7:15-
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------171--33--2--4
Temp. °C212120242520222320222523282824272623232321
Feels °C (?)201918232422222121232521242325252524242324
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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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