Cintsa West Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right. Let’s have a look at Cintsa West over the next couple of weeks. It’s an exposed point break that likes a solid SE swell, but this forecast is a bit of a mixed bag. The water is sitting at 65°, which is close to a degree and a half colder than what we’d usually expect for this time of year – something to keep in mind when you’re suiting up.

We’re looking at a slow start. Nothing really worth paddling out for until Tuesday the 25th. That’s a gap of a couple of days with no real surf on offer. Tuesday morning sees a SSW swell of 5 ft with a period of 16 seconds, so that’s a proper long-period groundswell rolling in. Combined energy is moderate at (1146). The wind is cross from the SSW, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but that long period will give it some shape. That same swell hangs around through the afternoon (6 ft, 1472 energy), still cross-shore.

Wednesday the 26th brings a bigger push. Morning sees 8 ft from the S with a 17-second period – that’s very long period and very strong energy (3364). But the wind is cross-onshore from the east, which will mess up the surface a bit. By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 10 ft (5106 energy!), with the same long period. That’s expert territory. Wind is cross-onshore and moderate, so the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing honestly. It’s going to be a beast and strong.

Friday the 28th is the standout. The morning is glassy with an E swell of 6 ft and a period of 9 seconds. Combined energy is solid at (1164) and the wind is glass. That means clean, lined-up waves for experienced surfers. It’s a bit of a rare, inconsistent spot but when it comes together like this, it’s magic. Crowds are sometimes here, so you might see a few others out.

Saturday the 29th morning still has some decent size – 8 ft from the ENE, period 9 seconds. Wind is cross-offshore from the NNE, so the face will be clean. Energy is (1419) – still good. It’s not as clean as Friday, but it’s still a goer.

After that, the surf drops off quick. From Sunday the 30th all the way through to the 7th of September, it’s mostly small, weak, and messy. There’s no real standout in that second week. The morning of Monday the 7th of September sees another SSW groundswell of 6 ft with a 12-second period (1025 energy) and light cross-shore wind, which could be worth a look, but it’s a long way out and not nearly as strong as this week’s best.

So, the pick of the entire 16 days is without doubt Friday morning the 28th at Cintsa West. That glassy 6 ft E swell is going to be clean, punchy, and fun. Saturday morning the 29th is the backup. Keep an eye on that Wednesday 26th if you’re an expert after something big and scary.

Rusty.

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