
Surf Forecasts:
Table Cape Reefs surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SE swell with 3,735 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, near gales from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | NE 5 | NE 7 | E 11 | E 11 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3064 | 2061 | 1155 | 594 | 488 | 451 | 217 | 102 | 68 | 28 | 23 | 299 | 202 | 195 | 2418 | 777 | 481 | 732 | 1137 | 2959 | 2169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:20AM1.44m | 11:40PM1.47m | 12:12PM1.40m | 00:30AM1.40m | 1:02PM1.37m | 1:19AM1.35m | 1:51PM1.35m | 2:08AM1.31m | 2:39PM1.34m | 2:56AM1.29m | 3:27PM1.34m | 3:44AM1.28m | 4:14PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:31PM0.19m | 6:00AM0.16m | 6:22PM0.25m | 6:47AM0.22m | 7:11PM0.31m | 7:33AM0.27m | 8:00PM0.35m | 8:20AM0.30m | 8:49PM0.37m | 9:07AM0.32m | 9:38PM0.38m | 9:54AM0.32m | 10:27PM0.37m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | |
— | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 9 | 3 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | E 13 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 9 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 14 |
3064 | 2061 | 1155 | 594 | 488 | 451 | 217 | 102 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 28 | 202 | 195 | 118 | 613 | 379 | 732 | 1137 | 2959 | 2169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | ESE 11 | NE 8 | SE 17 | SE 16 | ESE 14 | E 12 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — |
107 | 109 | 66 | 44 | 43 | 20 | 31 | 40 | 68 | 28 | 14 | 12 | 53 | 148 | 255 | 362 | 177 | 93 | 83 | 113 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 12 | ENE 4 | ESE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | ESE 13 | NE 8 | SSW 17 | E 12 | SSW 15 | — | SE 11 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 28 | 174 | 79 | — | 31 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NE 5 | NE 7 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 299 | 66 | 426 | 2418 | 777 | 481 | 659 | 703 | — | 699 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 45 | 13 | 86 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 104 | 166 | 95 |
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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.
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.










