Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.9°C
0.4° 

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 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 16 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 5,971 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE 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 (Oct 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 12th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 12th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 16th Oct)16ft (5.0m) 11s

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 morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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SSW
14
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S
11
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NE
8
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ENE
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11
4.5
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11
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11
2.3
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
198
170
86
64
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37
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5120
5388
3996
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Wind (km/h)
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ESE
15
E
20
NNE
10
N
25
NNE
15
SW
10
SW
10
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10
NNE
20
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High Tide
5:59AM1.45m
6:21PM1.50m
6:50AM1.48m
7:11PM1.49m
7:39AM1.50m
7:58PM1.48m
8:25AM1.51m
8:44PM1.46m
9:10AM1.50m
9:29PM1.43m
9:54AM1.48m
10:13PM1.40m
10:37AM1.45m
10:58PM1.36m
Low Tide
12:10PM0.17m
00:39AM0.12m
1:03PM0.16m
1:28AM0.12m
1:53PM0.17m
2:14AM0.14m
2:40PM0.18m
2:59AM0.16m
3:27PM0.20m
3:43AM0.19m
4:12PM0.23m
4:27AM0.23m
4:57PM0.26m
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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.

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