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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 20 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
24.4° 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 Monday (Apr 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays in the next 16 days are 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 20th Apr)7ft (2.1m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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 Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
4
3
1
0
0
0
5
2
2
2
1
0
3
2
1
2
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
2.3
ENE
2.4
ENE
2
ENE
2
ENE
1.5
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
2.4
S
2.3
S
Period(s) (?)121414141413131716151413888888978
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)24421538822702690280130923904282919751002454591753512499309200190620615
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
10
N
5
ENE
15
S
35
WSW
35
SW
40
SSW
15
W
15
ENE
30
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
40
NE
15
NNE
15
ENE
30
NE
15
N
25
SSW
45
SW
40
WSW
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offglassoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
on
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:34PM
1.54
5:52AM
1.57
6:17PM
1.41
6:36AM
1.38
7:08PM
1.26
7:31AM
1.20
8:29PM
1.14
9:09AM
1.05
10:43PM
1.12
11:27AM
1.04
12:20AM
1.23
12:46PM
1.15
1:14AM
1.37
1:34PM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:37PM
0.14
12:05PM
0.20
12:21AM
0.30
12:51PM
0.35
1:16AM
0.48
1:52PM
0.50
2:47AM
0.64
3:39PM
0.60
5:19AM
0.65
5:41PM
0.56
6:49AM
0.53
6:50PM
0.45
7:36AM
0.40
Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise--6:28--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33
Sunset5:37--5:36--5:35--5:34--5:32--5:31--5:30--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------1----------92-
Temp. °C242022232020211819212021242124252423201717
Feels °C (?)16172221171312141615141518172223232416910
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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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