
Surf Forecasts:
Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with 2,810 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays this week:
The surf forecast for Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the NNE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 7 | SSW 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
427 | 336 | 249 | 169 | 137 | 289 | 105 | 269 | 303 | 604 | 776 | 937 | 2039 | 1432 | 1515 | 832 | 739 | 586 | 454 | 394 | 1677 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:29PM1.74m | 3:41AM1.65m | 4:00PM1.81m | 4:11AM1.67m | 4:29PM1.81m | 4:40AM1.65m | 4:57PM1.76m | 5:08AM1.59m | 5:23PM1.67m | 5:34AM1.50m | 5:48PM1.55m | 5:59AM1.39m | 6:12PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:14AM0.03m | 9:38PM0.04m | 9:44AM-0.04m | 10:09PM-0.00m | 10:14AM-0.06m | 10:38PM0.00m | 10:42AM-0.02m | 11:05PM0.05m | 11:09AM0.05m | 11:31PM0.13m | 11:35AM0.15m | 11:56PM0.24m | 12:00PM0.28m | 00:21AM0.36m | |||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 12 |
Temp °C | 31 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 30 | 27 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 9 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 |
427 | 336 | 249 | 169 | 137 | 114 | 105 | 113 | 37 | 604 | 624 | 334 | 170 | 1432 | 1515 | 832 | 739 | 586 | 454 | 394 | 208 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
19 | 14 | 240 | 142 | 32 | 163 | 86 | 68 | 138 | 50 | 568 | 8 | 2 | 945 | 85 | 49 | 47 | 57 | 49 | 102 | 146 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | E 9 | S 12 | S 9 | S 10 | — | SSW 13 | — | — | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | — | — |
15 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 88 | 58 | 50 | 24 | 42 | 3 | 26 | 7 | — | 156 | — | — | 10 | 20 | 120 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | — | ENE 10 | E 6 | E 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | S 9 |
— | — | 47 | 39 | — | 289 | 91 | 269 | 303 | 487 | 776 | 937 | 2039 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 145 | 1677 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 71 | 71 | 64 | 5 | 257 | 332 | 1531 | 332 | 332 | 332 | 554 | 359 | 75 | 71 | 71 | 0 | 14 | 281 | 489 | 101 |
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Information about the Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays 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 (Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays) 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 Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays 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.
Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays is 73 km (45 miles) from the city of Butterworth. If you plan a holiday in Eastern Cape - Wild Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Butterworth. Butterworth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










