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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 14 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
23.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 14) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 14th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 20th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 20th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.9
ENE
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.9
ENE
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SW
Period(s) (?)131366710121261514137111213121112912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)64655818431037032912527714212511129725615636223355350813772251
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
NE
20
NW
35
SSW
30
SSW
10
E
25
NE
35
NE
25
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
30
SSW
20
SSW
10
SE
25
NNE
5
SSW
20
SSE
5
NNW
40
SSW
50
SW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
----1141--------------
Temp. °C252624232320232423272826222121262621232118
Feels °C (?)242526181820212019262927191821262221141110
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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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