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Cintsa East surf Forecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 23 Apr 2024 SAST
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Cintsa East surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cintsa East sea temperature is 19.1°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.0 °C max: 24.2 °C min: 21.8 °C)
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Cintsa East surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cintsa East sea temperature is 19.1°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.0 °C max: 24.2 °C min: 21.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cintsa East this week:

The surf forecast for Cintsa East over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cintsa East in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 25) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 24th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 28th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 24th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.9
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.8
E
1.9
E
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
1.9
E
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
SSE
1
SSE
1
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
2.5
SW
3.5
SW
3.5
SW
Period(s) (?)16151413131212117877899161514171613121211111110131312131111111313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2191137711797845634202781922462412803359161011601424456366291422215347330303282178165257378297227217225176444293937
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
SSW
15
W
20
SW
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SE
20
E
25
ENE
35
NE
20
NNE
10
NNE
25
NE
15
W
20
SW
10
SSW
5
NW
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
N
5
SW
10
SSW
5
NNW
10
NE
15
NE
15
N
5
E
20
SSW
5
WSW
10
NNE
5
NE
15
W
25
SW
30
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:48AM
1.65
4:04PM
1.52
4:13AM
1.64
4:31PM
1.51
4:40AM
1.60
4:59PM
1.47
5:09AM
1.54
5:29PM
1.40
5:41AM
1.45
6:05PM
1.31
6:19AM
1.34
6:53PM
1.20
7:10AM
1.21
8:07PM
1.11
8:38AM
1.09
10:08PM
1.11
10:47AM
1.08
11:47PM
1.24
12:16PM
1.18
12:48AM
1.41
1:13PM
1.31
1:35AM
1.57
1:59PM
1.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:36PM
0.12
9:59AM
0.07
10:02PM
0.12
10:25AM
0.08
10:29PM
0.14
10:52AM
0.12
10:58PM
0.19
11:22AM
0.18
11:29PM
0.27
11:57AM
0.27
12:06AM
0.38
12:39PM
0.38
12:56AM
0.50
1:40PM
0.49
2:18AM
0.61
3:17PM
0.55
4:31AM
0.62
5:06PM
0.51
6:11AM
0.49
6:20PM
0.39
7:10AM
0.33
7:13PM
0.27
7:55AM
0.17
7:57PM
0.15
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sun
05
Sunrise-6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:41--6:41--6:43--6:43-
Sunset--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:25--5:25--5:24--5:23
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Rain (mm)
-------152--21-41-------------1-----
Temp. °C222525202322202120202121212228212323202426212625192729232629202427282525
Feels °C (?)232627212221202019191817182327222223222426232625212628222627212328242019

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sun night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

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Information about the Cintsa East Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cintsa East provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cintsa East can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cintsa East 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 East) 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 East 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 East, 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 55 km (34 miles) away, Stutterheim and Bisho.

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