Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Issued: 5 pm 04 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.5° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Table Cape Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Table Cape Reefs surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 10s period, S swell with 4,435 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Table Cape Reefs this week:

The surf forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Table Cape Reefs in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 18s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Tue 7th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 10th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 11th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the S by Fri morning).

Sat
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
10
1.9
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
2.3
NE
8
2.2
ENE
9
2.5
NE
9
2.4
E
10
2.3
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.4
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
10
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
10
4
SSE
9
4.5
SSE
10
4.5
S
10
4.5
S
10
4.5
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
457
311
287
287
316
724
784
1126
1035
958
1464
1333
1108
970
509
561
2690
3634
3515
3457
4339
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
30
N
40
NNE
20
NNE
35
NNE
45
NE
25
NE
10
N
10
N
10
SSW
5
N
15
WSW
25
SW
20
SW
20
S
20
SSW
30
SSW
50
S
55
SSW
50
SSW
50
SSW
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:07PM1.43m
9:26AM1.30m
9:48PM1.42m
10:09AM1.30m
10:29PM1.42m
10:54AM1.32m
11:14PM1.42m
11:42AM1.35m
00:02AM1.43m
12:34PM1.39m
00:54AM1.44m
1:29PM1.45m
1:50AM1.46m
Low Tide
3:31AM0.27m
3:38PM0.26m
4:12AM0.26m
4:21PM0.27m
4:54AM0.24m
5:06PM0.27m
5:38AM0.22m
5:54PM0.26m
6:24AM0.20m
6:46PM0.25m
7:15AM0.17m
7:42PM0.22m
8:09AM0.13m
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7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:24
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4:57
4:57
4:58
4:58
4:59
4:59
5:00
5:00
 mm
2
3
1
5
3
1
2
3
4
10
12
2
6
1
Temp °C
14
13
13
14
14
15
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
14
14
14
14
13
13
12
11
Feels °C
8
8
5
10
8
7
6
9
11
10
11
8
7
11
11
11
10
4
3
3
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
11
1.2
E
10
1
E
10
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
1.2
E
9
2.2
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
9
2.4
E
10
2.3
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.4
ESE
10
2.2
ESE
10
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
10
0.3
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
18
1.3
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
10
0.1
S
24
Energy kJ
457
311
200
204
159
239
784
840
1035
958
1464
1333
1108
970
509
561
75
216
308
170
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.8
E
10
1
E
10
0.5
S
17
0.5
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
10
0.6
S
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
8
0.5
S
16
0.4
NE
8
Energy kJ
13
3
3
5
5
4
130
206
146
57
72
146
184
69
57
127
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.5
S
18
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.4
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.7
NNE
8
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
5
2
9
38
165
38
131
116
27
257
87
50
61
96
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
4
1.3
NE
6
1.9
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
2.3
NE
8
2.5
NE
9
1.5
S
7
1.6
S
7
4
SSE
9
4.5
SSE
10
4.5
S
10
4.5
S
10
4.5
S
10
Energy kJ
23
108
287
287
316
724
1126
245
276
2690
3634
3515
3457
4339
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
3
3
4
1
1
2
Distance (km)
13
36
16
13
36
48
13
13
13
0
4
0
0
0
5
4
95
113
262
104
104
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
7
5
4
8
4
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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.

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