
Surf Forecasts:
Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SSW swell with 4,282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SSW 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 (Oct 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) 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 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 7 | ENE 9 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
706 | 437 | 261 | 175 | 216 | 137 | 75 | 200 | 250 | 266 | 1435 | 2721 | 2253 | 682 | 563 | 581 | 317 | 273 | 260 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:59AM1.28m | 6:07PM1.26m | 6:31AM1.15m | 6:39PM1.13m | 7:21AM1.02m | 7:36PM0.99m | 10:15AM0.96m | 11:03PM0.96m | 12:17PM1.08m | 00:30AM1.08m | 1:00PM1.24m | 1:12AM1.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:52PM0.33m | 12:00PM0.44m | 00:23AM0.46m | 12:33PM0.58m | 1:05AM0.59m | 1:27PM0.72m | 2:41AM0.70m | 4:36PM0.78m | 5:29AM0.66m | 6:31PM0.65m | 6:34AM0.53m | 7:12PM0.50m | |||||||
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
6:15 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 6 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | E 6 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
706 | 437 | 261 | 112 | 190 | 137 | 53 | 200 | 168 | 182 | 120 | 43 | 1349 | 682 | 563 | 581 | 317 | 273 | 260 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | ENE 8 | SSE 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | — | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
86 | 64 | 50 | 175 | 82 | 73 | 75 | 17 | 250 | 237 | — | 16 | 16 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 97 | 207 | 151 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | SE 8 | E 9 | SW 12 | SW 9 | SSW 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | — | — | 41 | — | — | 11 | 43 | 34 | 20 | 163 | 87 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | — | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | — | ENE 10 | E 5 | ENE 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | — | ENE 3 | NE 5 | SW 3 | SSW 5 | — |
— | — | 2 | — | 216 | 115 | — | 154 | 115 | 266 | 1435 | 2721 | 2253 | — | 2 | 96 | 2 | 51 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 332 | 332 | 0 | 359 | 71 | 5 | 332 | 359 | 5 | 986 | 555 | 5 | 223 | 590 | 27 | 332 | 5 | 0 |
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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.










