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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 12 Feb 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
25.5° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s 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 12 days are 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 13th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 15th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 14th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, strong winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
3
2
2
3
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ENE
1.3
S
1
SSW
1
SSE
1.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.8
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.5
E
0.8
SSW
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)81014141615141313131312121277771677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)813403793955898332688211613791245848245187176278407376251318358330
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
ENE
20
ENE
35
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
15
WSW
15
S
10
SE
10
NNE
20
NE
30
ENE
30
NNE
35
NE
40
NE
25
NNE
30
NE
30
ENE
20
NNE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:05AM
1.05
2:08PM
1.19
2:39AM
1.21
2:42PM
1.33
3:07AM
1.36
3:11PM
1.46
3:34AM
1.51
3:39PM
1.56
4:01AM
1.63
4:07PM
1.64
4:28AM
1.73
4:35PM
1.68
4:56AM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:53PM
0.61
7:58AM
0.62
8:29PM
0.46
8:36AM
0.48
8:56PM
0.32
9:06AM
0.34
9:22PM
0.18
9:35AM
0.22
9:48PM
0.07
10:04AM
0.12
10:14PM
-0.02
10:33AM
0.05
10:41PM
-0.06
11:02AM
0.01
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--5:39--5:39--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:43--5:43
Sunset6:58--6:57--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:52--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
149114265-------------
Temp. °C252425252420201920212122242325262425262526
Feels °C (?)262625242815151518192019201820211922232326
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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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