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Table Cape Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Table Cape Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
16.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Table Cape Reefs this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Table Cape Reefs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, strong winds from the NNE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sun 10 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 15 | SSW 14 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | SSW 14 | |
168 | 86 | 74 | 90 | 85 | 87 | 375 | 258 | 477 | 336 | 178 | 279 | 109 | 85 | 226 | 459 | 780 | 351 | 126 | 78 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:34AM1.38m | 7:58PM1.45m | 8:17AM1.37m | 8:41PM1.45m | 9:00AM1.35m | 9:23PM1.43m | 9:42AM1.32m | 10:06PM1.40m | 10:25AM1.28m | 10:48PM1.38m | 11:08AM1.26m | 11:31PM1.36m | 11:53AM1.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:32AM0.26m | 1:46PM0.23m | 2:17AM0.26m | 2:30PM0.25m | 3:00AM0.28m | 3:12PM0.27m | 3:44AM0.30m | 3:55PM0.29m | 4:28AM0.32m | 4:37PM0.31m | 5:11AM0.33m | 5:20PM0.33m | 5:55AM0.34m | ||||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:08 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 18 |
10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 5 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 15 | NE 6 | SSW 14 | NE 7 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
168 | 86 | 74 | 31 | 85 | 39 | 375 | 258 | 477 | 82 | 145 | 200 | 63 | 60 | 60 | 40 | 780 | 351 | 126 | 78 | 62 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 5 | S 18 | E 10 | SSW 14 | — | S 13 | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 7 | SSW 14 |
13 | 27 | 45 | 90 | 43 | 43 | 22 | 158 | 47 | 336 | — | 90 | 17 | 15 | — | — | 34 | 34 | 17 | 54 | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | E 6 | — | ENE 9 | NE 4 | S 13 | E 9 | E 9 | — | ENE 10 | — | — | N 11 | NE 11 | — | — | SW 19 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 |
7 | 3 | — | 30 | 7 | 87 | 42 | 44 | — | 32 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | 14 | 30 | 6 | 13 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NW 4 | WSW 6 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | 37 | 12 | 11 | 27 | 16 | 31 | 120 | 178 | 279 | 109 | 85 | 226 | 459 | — | 10 | 95 | 25 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 36 | 19 | 45 | 19 | 13 | 48 | 89 | 13 | 6 |
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Information about the Table Cape Reefs Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Table Cape Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Table Cape Reefs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Table Cape Reefs 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 (Table Cape Reefs) 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 Table Cape Reefs 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.
Table Cape Reefs is 50 km (31 miles) from the city of Gisborne. If you plan a holiday in Gisborne and Mahia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Gisborne. Gisborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











