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

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 18 Apr 2024 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 19.2°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.2 °C max: 24.6 °C min: 22.3 °C)
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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 19.2°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 23.2 °C max: 24.6 °C min: 22.3 °C)


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 Friday (Apr 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 19th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 24th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 23rd Apr)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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

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Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
E
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
1
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.9
S
0.8
S
0.8
S
2
S
2
S
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.4
SSW
1.1
S
1.1
S
0.8
S
0.6
S
1.7
SSW
2.4
SW
2.3
SW
1.8
SSW
2.5
SW
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.3
SSE
1
SSE
1.1
E
2.1
E
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)1413139121114131212111110191816151413131212118991010910999889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)118959576373680324344216195181127439251319631074906711398350174853611001891666120044431928315819650111021057
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
5
ESE
10
E
10
NNE
5
SSW
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
10
NW
10
N
10
NW
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
15
SSW
20
SW
10
WNW
5
ESE
20
ENE
10
NNE
25
SW
25
SW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
WNW
5
SW
10
E
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
10
N
20
SW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoffcross-
off
offcross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:41AM
1.27
1:52PM
1.22
2:08AM
1.39
2:20PM
1.32
2:33AM
1.49
2:47PM
1.41
2:58AM
1.58
3:12PM
1.47
3:23AM
1.63
3:38PM
1.51
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:56AM
0.46
7:53PM
0.38
8:21AM
0.34
8:19PM
0.29
8:45AM
0.24
8:44PM
0.21
9:09AM
0.16
9:10PM
0.15
9:34AM
0.10
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
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Sunrise-6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39-
Sunset--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:37--5:36--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--5:30--5:29--5:28
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202424202425222121212425222425212423202324212423192223182122172527212323
Feels °C (?)222625212527242120202424232424192422202423222220172019172121162225212020

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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