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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 11 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 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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 12th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 18th Apr)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 15th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.5
SSE
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.3
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.3
ENE
1.1
E
1.6
SSW
2
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
2
ENE
1.6
ENE
0.8
SW
2.3
SW
Period(s) (?)15141413121288151366779101277138
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11511614318917882464242109121100209417759342258423250208574
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
20
SSW
10
E
5
NE
5
E
15
WSW
15
SE
15
E
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
15
N
25
SSW
40
SSW
30
WSW
15
SSW
20
E
25
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:18AM
0.97
12:35AM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:51PM
0.65
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--
Sunset-5:47--5:46--5:45--5:44--5:43--5:42--5:40-
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----131--1--35-----1
Temp. °C232423232322222222252624232218192020232523
Feels °C (?)212325252525232322242424202012161917192124
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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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