Table Cape Reefs surf break

Table Cape Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 30 Dec 2025 NZDT
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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
19.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Table Cape Reefs this week:

The surf forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Table Cape Reefs in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 30th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 30th Dec)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 3rd Jan)8ft (2.5m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Mon
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
E
1.4
E
2
NE
2.1
NE
1.5
NE
2.3
NE
1.6
NE
1.2
NE
1.6
NE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
2.3
S
2.4
SSW
2
SSW
1.7
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)888987887888887788879
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1314217489711304569284173228208184799884466620438329191131112
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
10
E
10
NE
10
N
15
NNE
35
NE
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNW
5
NNW
20
E
25
SW
15
SSW
35
SSW
35
SW
25
SW
20
S
10
NE
20
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:03AM
1.42
2:24PM
1.47
3:01AM
1.48
3:23PM
1.49
4:00AM
1.54
4:23PM
1.51
5:00AM
1.59
5:23PM
1.54
5:59AM
1.65
6:22PM
1.56
6:56AM
1.68
7:20PM
1.57
7:52AM
1.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:15AM
0.22
8:45PM
0.13
9:14AM
0.19
9:41PM
0.10
10:14AM
0.16
10:39PM
0.07
11:15AM
0.13
11:38PM
0.04
12:16PM
0.10
12:37AM
0.01
1:16PM
0.07
1:34AM
-0.00
2:13PM
0.05
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Mon
05
Sunrise-5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:46--5:47--5:48-
Sunset--8:36--8:36--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37--8:37
heavy rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1471--------15129------
Temp. °C191820202021202123212020181616161616151617
Feels °C (?)1919181916171817211920181614881112141112
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The above surf forecast table for Table Cape Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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