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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 30 Jan 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
23.4° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m 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 12 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 04) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 31st Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 4th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 5th Feb)7ft (2.2m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
3
3
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.3
E
0.8
SSW
1.6
ENE
1.1
E
0.6
SSW
0.6
ESE
1.4
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
S
1.4
SSE
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)13121211111716151413712771110688815
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21918715679651151442722461951611642611179086140426388226355
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
5
NNW
10
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
15
E
25
ENE
15
NE
20
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
30
NE
10
N
15
ENE
0
ESE
5
W
25
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcrossglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:54AM
1.41
3:09PM
1.53
3:35AM
1.56
3:48PM
1.61
4:13AM
1.67
4:23PM
1.65
4:47AM
1.73
4:56PM
1.65
5:19AM
1.74
5:26PM
1.61
5:50AM
1.70
5:55PM
1.54
6:18AM
1.62
6:22PM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:42PM
0.26
8:58AM
0.26
9:23PM
0.13
9:41AM
0.15
9:59PM
0.03
10:19AM
0.09
10:32PM
-0.03
10:53AM
0.06
11:02PM
-0.04
11:25AM
0.09
11:32PM
-0.00
11:55AM
0.14
11:59PM
0.07
12:24PM
0.23
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Fri
06
Sunrise-5:26--5:28--5:28--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:33-
Sunset--7:07--7:06--7:06--7:05--7:04--7:02--7:02
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thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---1--22----1--6-226--
Temp. °C242526232325242627252627252727252828232324
Feels °C (?)252627252425252828272727252726243029252222
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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 12 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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