Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
12.6° C
1.4° 

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 8 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period with S 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Table Cape Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 10th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 9th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, strong winds from the NNE by Thu night).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.5
S
11
1
SSE
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
10
1
S
10
0.7
SE
12
1.6
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
8
1.4
S
9
1.2
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.4
NE
5
1.5
NE
6
1.8
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6
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NE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1136
617
525
378
390
212
194
152
285
256
290
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202
110
141
236
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397
86
142
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
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N
25
N
25
NNE
20
NNW
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W
10
SSE
20
SW
30
SW
25
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10
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20
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High Tide
1:31AM1.46m
2:07PM1.53m
2:31AM1.47m
3:08PM1.56m
3:32AM1.49m
4:08PM1.60m
4:32AM1.51m
5:06PM1.64m
5:31AM1.53m
6:03PM1.66m
6:28AM1.54m
6:57PM1.66m
Low Tide
7:24PM0.20m
7:49AM0.13m
8:24PM0.19m
8:47AM0.11m
9:25PM0.16m
9:47AM0.08m
10:26PM0.13m
10:46AM0.05m
11:26PM0.09m
11:45AM0.03m
00:24AM0.06m
12:42PM0.02m
1:19AM0.04m
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Temp °C
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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.

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