Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.2° 

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 3 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,765 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NE 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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Table Cape Reefs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 8th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 9th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 4th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
14
2.2
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13
1.9
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12
1.7
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11
1.6
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11
1.2
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10
0.9
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10
0.8
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9
1.5
NNE
6
0.5
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12
1.6
NE
6
1.3
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7
1.1
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8
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8
0.4
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
1.1
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16
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14
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13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
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12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2765
1667
1002
721
606
290
151
106
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175
169
145
135
135
534
627
429
350
273
174
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
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SSE
15
SE
15
E
20
ENE
25
N
25
NNE
40
NE
25
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25
NNE
40
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10
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10
S
10
ESE
15
NE
5
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25
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High Tide
12:40PM1.57m
1:06AM1.46m
1:38PM1.55m
2:06AM1.44m
2:38PM1.53m
3:07AM1.42m
3:37PM1.52m
4:07AM1.42m
4:35PM1.51m
5:05AM1.43m
5:29PM1.51m
5:59AM1.45m
6:21PM1.50m
Low Tide
6:25AM0.11m
7:02PM0.14m
7:22AM0.13m
8:00PM0.16m
8:20AM0.15m
8:59PM0.16m
9:19AM0.16m
9:57PM0.16m
10:18AM0.17m
10:54PM0.15m
11:15AM0.17m
11:48PM0.13m
12:10PM0.17m
00:39AM0.12m
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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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