Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.8° 

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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 23s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 20s period, S swell with 5,609 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period with ESE 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 2.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 17th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 18th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 23s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 20s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
0
4
4
6
5
5
2
4
4
5
0
4
1
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
16
1.8
ESE
16
1.8
ESE
15
1.8
ESE
15
1.6
ESE
14
1.2
S
24
2.5
S
20
2.5
SSW
18
2.2
S
17
2
S
16
2
S
15
2
S
14
3
S
19
2.5
S
16
2.4
S
15
1.9
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.3
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1136
1566
1567
1374
1042
1630
5609
3818
2900
2036
1780
1663
5498
3262
2546
1324
715
488
426
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
5
W
15
ENE
20
NNE
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
W
15
SW
15
SW
15
N
10
WSW
15
SSW
15
W
25
ESE
5
ENE
15
N
15
WSW
15
SW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
off
off
off
High Tide
7:43AM1.57m
8:13PM1.71m
8:39AM1.55m
9:06PM1.67m
9:34AM1.52m
9:59PM1.61m
10:28AM1.48m
10:50PM1.54m
11:20AM1.44m
11:40PM1.47m
12:12PM1.40m
00:30AM1.40m
Low Tide
1:40AM0.01m
1:57PM-0.02m
2:36AM0.01m
2:53PM0.01m
3:30AM0.02m
3:47PM0.06m
4:21AM0.06m
4:39PM0.12m
5:11AM0.11m
5:31PM0.19m
6:00AM0.16m
6:22PM0.25m
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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cloud
clear
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
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7:22
7:22
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:18
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5:05
5:06
5:06
5:07
5:07
5:08
 mm
7
4
2
Temp °C
13
11
12
12
10
11
12
11
11
11
11
11
11
11
12
11
11
11
11
Feels °C
7
10
9
8
7
8
9
8
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10
8
8
9
6
11
10
8
7
8
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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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