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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 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
19.1° C
(Which is 3.7°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cintsa West in the next 16 days are 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 12s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sat 2nd May)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf11AM (Wed 6th May)18ft (5.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 6th May)21ft (6.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cintsa West over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 499mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, near gales from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Sat
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
0
2
0
0
1
2
0
0
!
!
0
0
0
3
5
4
5
5
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
0.8
SSW
11
4
ESE
9
5.5
ESE
11
6.5
SE
12
5
SE
12
5.5
SE
12
5
SE
12
4
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
4
SE
13
3.5
SE
13
3
SE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
876
569
418
338
143
170
163
547
369
164
2467
6608
10609
7608
8110
6029
4291
3573
4715
3804
3021
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
NW
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
N
20
SSW
10
S
15
S
5
SSW
20
SSE
40
ESE
50
ESE
50
SE
45
SSE
35
S
35
SSW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNE
glassy
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:07PM1.49m
4:15AM1.57m
4:34PM1.46m
4:43AM1.51m
5:03PM1.41m
5:10AM1.44m
5:32PM1.34m
5:40AM1.35m
6:06PM1.26m
6:12AM1.26m
6:47PM1.17m
6:53AM1.16m
7:47PM1.10m
7:57AM1.07m
Low Tide
10:04PM0.18m
10:26AM0.13m
10:33PM0.21m
10:54AM0.18m
11:01PM0.28m
11:23AM0.25m
11:32PM0.36m
11:55AM0.33m
00:05AM0.46m
12:32PM0.42m
00:48AM0.56m
1:21PM0.50m
1:53AM0.65m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:45
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5:27
5:25
5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
8
9
7
28
100
152
76
89
25
11
12
6
3
Temp °C
26
19
26
27
22
29
24
20
17
18
18
16
16
17
17
16
16
16
17
15
18
23
17
24
24
19
26
22
23
17
17
14
11
7
11
11
11
12
12
14
13
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.7
ENE
7
0.7
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.2
S
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
5
SE
11
5
SE
12
5
SE
12
5
SE
12
5
SE
12
4
SE
11
3.5
SE
11
4
SE
13
3.5
SE
13
3
SE
12
Energy kJ
876
569
418
338
143
57
163
547
369
164
229
5762
7229
7608
6757
6029
4291
3573
4715
3804
3021
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.8
ENE
6
0.7
S
10
0.6
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.1
SW
19
3.5
SE
11
3.5
E
12
0.3
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSE
20
1
SSE
17
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
15
Energy kJ
51
72
7
6
48
98
44
24
20
20
14
2699
2897
34
73
28
37
580
12
25
44
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.4
S
15
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
10
0.7
ENE
8
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
ENE
9
2.2
S
11
0.3
SW
16
0.1
SW
18
0.3
SW
13
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
7
7
6
6
68
170
75
51
23
34
1190
41
13
27
21
27
91
141
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
1.4
NE
6
1.1
SSW
6
1.3
SSW
10
1.3
SE
5
4
ESE
9
5.5
ESE
11
6.5
SE
12
5.5
SE
12
3.5
S
10
2.5
S
11
2.1
S
10
Energy kJ
4
135
77
301
79
2467
6608
10609
8110
2222
1527
890
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
3
8
5
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
Distance (km)
0
0
0
295
0
28
323
105
1
262
380
540
105
158
424
512
323
260
28
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
3
2
2
3
8
5
6
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
8
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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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 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).

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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