Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays surfForecast / Eastern Cape – Wild Coast / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 09 Apr 2026 SAST
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Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Apr 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 9th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 16th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 16th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.4
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.3
SSE
1
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)1211111514151414131312121111666661513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22811658571311151401431319273544123691256411077443261
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
5
NW
5
SE
15
NE
10
NNW
5
ESE
30
SW
10
W
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
SW
10
SE
15
ENE
25
NE
30
NE
35
NE
15
N
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
WSW
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:27PM
1.02
7:48AM
1.01
10:23PM
0.94
11:18AM
0.97
12:35AM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:33AM
0.70
2:56PM
0.70
4:39AM
0.78
5:51PM
0.65
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24
Sunset5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:43--
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
--------1-1-------2151
Temp. °C282427272627252323232324232325262625242018
Feels °C (?)282628282627242324252526232223242525241518
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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.

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