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Cintsa West Surf Forecast
/ Eastern Cape – Wild Coast (51 surf breaks) /
Cintsa West surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 17 Aug 2025 SAST
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 Monday (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 5.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 21) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 18th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cintsa West over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 1112 | 573 | 687 | 659 | 500 | 429 | 337 | 267 | 278 | 292 | 205 | 392 | 339 | 280 | 314 | 448 | 625 | 1791 | 9681 | 7382 | 2148 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:32PM 1.12 | 11:55AM 1.01 | 12:39AM 1.15 | 1:31PM 1.15 | 1:51AM 1.27 | 2:24PM 1.31 | 2:37AM 1.39 | 3:03PM 1.46 | 3:14AM 1.49 | 3:37PM 1.58 | 3:46AM 1.55 | 4:08PM 1.65 | 4:16AM 1.58 | 4:36PM 1.69 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:24AM 0.61 | 6:03PM 0.62 | 7:16AM 0.51 | 7:39PM 0.50 | 8:12AM 0.36 | 8:32PM 0.36 | 8:52AM 0.23 | 9:11PM 0.24 | 9:24AM 0.12 | 9:44PM 0.16 | 9:54AM 0.05 | 10:15PM 0.11 | 10:21AM 0.02 | |||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 16 | 17 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 14 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Continuing clean conditions at Cintsa West (light winds from the NE at East London Airport 35 km from Cintsa West). 1.9m 9s swell from the ESE with a 0.7m 11s groundswell from the SSW and a 0.5m 16s long period groundswell from the S. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.
35 km away, 3 h 15 min ago
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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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