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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 09 Nov 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
17.1° C
(Which is 4.1°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 Tuesday (Nov 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 15) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 11th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 11th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 13th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
3
1
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
1.6
E
1
S
1.2
S
1.8
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.1
SSW
0.9
E
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
1
S
1.8
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.6
S
1.2
S
1.9
ENE
2
ENE
1.4
SW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)1361614881181010101381111868667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)131196503585375445320107144139173361457954573204215447118194286
Wind
(km/h)
25
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NNE
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
W
15
S
10
S
15
WSW
30
SSW
20
S
10
ENE
30
ENE
35
NE
10
N
35
SW
30
SW
20
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:02PM
1.41
6:35AM
1.33
6:52PM
1.24
7:40AM
1.20
8:00PM
1.08
9:17AM
1.13
9:53PM
1.00
11:06AM
1.16
11:39PM
1.03
12:16PM
1.25
12:42AM
1.12
1:02PM
1.34
1:25AM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:50AM
0.27
12:16AM
0.28
12:42PM
0.43
1:08AM
0.42
1:53PM
0.58
2:22AM
0.53
3:49PM
0.66
4:09AM
0.58
5:45PM
0.61
5:41AM
0.54
6:47PM
0.50
6:39AM
0.47
7:27PM
0.40
Sunday
09
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunrise5:01--5:01--5:00--5:00--4:58--4:58--4:58--
Sunset-6:39--6:40--6:42--6:43--6:44--6:45--6:45-
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cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242221232421262520252420242219222321252320
Feels °C (?)221919212220232221242317191817181718211916
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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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