Surf Forecasts:
Cintsa West surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with 1,058 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cintsa West this week:
The surf forecast for Cintsa West over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 27th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cintsa West over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 275 | 142 | 80 | 98 | 251 | 545 | 418 | 318 | 213 | 498 | 490 | 485 | 1058 | 584 | 452 | 470 | 283 | 425 | 498 | 443 | 439 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:16PM1.38m | 2:23AM1.39m | 2:41PM1.53m | 2:51AM1.50m | 3:07PM1.66m | 3:19AM1.58m | 3:34PM1.75m | 3:47AM1.63m | 4:02PM1.80m | 4:17AM1.64m | 4:32PM1.79m | 4:48AM1.61m | 5:04PM1.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:02AM0.34m | 8:21PM0.33m | 8:27AM0.21m | 8:48PM0.19m | 8:53AM0.10m | 9:16PM0.08m | 9:20AM0.02m | 9:44PM0.00m | 9:48AM-0.03m | 10:13PM-0.03m | 10:18AM-0.03m | 10:44PM-0.02m | 10:49AM0.01m | 11:16PM0.05m | |||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 29 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | S 16 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 10 | SE 7 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 275 | 142 | 80 | 98 | 251 | 545 | 418 | 318 | 213 | 498 | 490 | 485 | 51 | 96 | 310 | 313 | 54 | 425 | 498 | 443 | 439 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ESE 9 | S 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | SSW 5 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 4 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 72 | 60 | 53 | 46 | 73 | 83 | 33 | 60 | 19 | 51 | 69 | 15 | 8 | 27 | 13 | 25 | 25 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | ESE 9 | S 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | S 12 | E 7 | — | SE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 36 | 21 | 80 | 51 | 58 | 52 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 14 | 12 | 26 | — | 3 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 23 | 21 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | SSW 5 | — | — | E 8 | E 6 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | S 8 | — | — | — | ENE 5 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 8 | — | — | 33 | 49 | — | 69 | — | — | — | 1058 | 584 | 452 | 470 | 283 | — | — | — | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 28 | 28 | 1 | 28 | 380 | 100 | 271 | 431 | 0 | 28 | 10 | 0 | 512 | 512 | 1 | 28 | 28 | 213 | 512 | 431 | 431 |
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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 16 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).
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