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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 22 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
23.1° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Friday (Jan 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Feldskoen and Mazeppa Bays in the next 12 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 23rd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 23rd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 23rd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Thu night, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
2
5
2
2
3
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
3
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.6
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.4
SW
1.1
ENE
1
E
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)12141616151414131313121288119813121214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)20230726643403030294820791398828534493322273452485197140606426359537
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
30
SSW
30
WSW
25
S
15
SSE
10
NE
15
ENE
25
ENE
15
NNE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
25
ENE
30
NE
30
SW
15
SSW
10
SE
10
NW
10
ESE
10
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:55PM
1.55
6:21AM
1.63
6:28PM
1.48
6:56AM
1.58
7:04PM
1.37
7:36AM
1.48
7:48PM
1.25
8:27AM
1.36
8:48PM
1.11
9:43AM
1.24
10:37PM
1.02
11:41AM
1.20
12:47AM
1.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:54AM
0.17
12:03AM
0.06
12:29PM
0.21
12:35AM
0.12
1:07PM
0.28
1:11AM
0.22
1:52PM
0.38
1:55AM
0.35
2:51PM
0.50
2:56AM
0.49
4:24PM
0.58
4:41AM
0.59
6:28PM
0.55
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Sunrise5:18--5:18--5:20--5:20--5:22--5:22--5:24--
Sunset-7:12--7:10--7:10--7:09--7:09--7:08--7:08-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----------1--1--2--2
Temp. °C302824232322242423262625282826242521252624
Feels °C (?)292920192123242322262525292732242521262725
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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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