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Winter is the cleanest season, and the best check is a southeast swell with west wind around a workable mid tide.
Keep an eye on the beach line for rocks and treat it as a proper read before paddling.
Surf GuideEast London
Cintsa East
Cintsa East in East London is a fickle beach break that wakes up best in winter when a southeast swell meets west wind. Lefts and rights show on the same sand line, and rocks plus shark risk keep it honest. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Cintsa East in East London.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationEast London, ZA
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