
Surf Forecasts:
Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 3,265 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with E 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s 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 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 13 | E 10 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
580 | 514 | 588 | 450 | 394 | 290 | 239 | 269 | 198 | 212 | 396 | 387 | 227 | 820 | 698 | 260 | 320 | 393 | 1624 | 2470 | 2416 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:42PM1.67m | 4:55AM1.63m | 5:23PM1.69m | 5:33AM1.58m | 6:02PM1.67m | 6:10AM1.50m | 6:40PM1.60m | 6:47AM1.40m | 7:18PM1.50m | 7:23AM1.28m | 7:57PM1.38m | 8:04AM1.16m | 8:41PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:26AM0.02m | 10:48PM0.10m | 11:05AM-0.00m | 11:30PM0.12m | 11:42AM0.02m | 00:10AM0.18m | 12:17PM0.09m | 00:49AM0.27m | 12:52PM0.19m | 1:27AM0.37m | 1:28PM0.32m | 2:09AM0.48m | 2:08PM0.45m | 2:59AM0.58m | |||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | E 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 |
580 | 514 | 588 | 442 | 361 | 290 | 239 | 196 | 198 | 161 | 396 | 387 | 227 | 71 | 698 | 260 | 320 | 393 | 300 | 2470 | 2416 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | S 13 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 13 | SE 13 | E 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | SSW 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
16 | 8 | 85 | 168 | 394 | 265 | 151 | 269 | 190 | 212 | 127 | 125 | 209 | 27 | 51 | 77 | 134 | 72 | 285 | 60 | 31 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | SE 11 | S 10 | — | — | S 15 | SW 11 | ENE 5 | SW 15 | E 10 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NE 8 | ENE 7 |
7 | 10 | 9 | 66 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 39 | 57 | 5 | 9 | 94 | — | 35 | 45 | 30 | 99 | 59 | 14 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 5 | — | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | SSW 4 | SW 6 | SSW 4 | SSW 8 | — | NE 3 | ENE 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 12 | — | NE 7 |
6 | 4 | — | 450 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 30 | 33 | 11 | 820 | — | 2 | 28 | 58 | 1624 | — | 32 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 44 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 246 | 421 | 0 | 75 | 231 | 5 | 5 | 64 | 39 |
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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.










