Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Issued: 5 pm 23 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
14.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 23 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with 2,723 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period with E 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 (Jun 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 26th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 27th Jun)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 26th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly near gales.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Tue
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
2.3
NE
7
3.5
NE
8
3
NE
9
2.5
ENE
9
3.5
SSW
10
3
SSW
10
3
E
10
3
E
11
3
E
10
2.5
E
10
1.5
S
16
2.1
E
10
2
E
10
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
E
10
1.7
E
10
3
SE
8
3
SE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1855
794
444
480
1427
1538
997
2444
2207
1633
2276
1818
1464
1234
867
802
724
379
535
1173
1381
Wind (km/h)
30
NNE
40
NNE
40
NNE
50
NNE
60
NNE
35
NE
55
SSW
45
SSW
55
SSW
45
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
10
SSE
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
45
SSE
40
S
40
SSE
35
S
Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
on
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:03AM1.43m
1:37PM1.37m
1:54AM1.38m
2:27PM1.35m
2:43AM1.34m
3:16PM1.35m
3:31AM1.31m
4:02PM1.36m
4:18AM1.31m
4:47PM1.38m
5:04AM1.31m
5:32PM1.40m
5:49AM1.32m
Low Tide
6:52PM0.23m
7:22AM0.19m
7:44PM0.29m
8:10AM0.23m
8:35PM0.33m
8:57AM0.27m
9:24PM0.35m
9:43AM0.29m
10:12PM0.35m
10:29AM0.29m
11:00PM0.35m
11:15AM0.29m
11:47PM0.34m
12:00PM0.28m
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7:26
7:26
7:26
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:28
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4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:54
 mm
10
4
4
2
3
9
3
2
2
10
6
1
5
1
Temp °C
14
14
14
15
15
14
12
12
11
11
12
13
13
15
14
14
15
13
12
12
11
Feels °C
8
8
7
6
5
9
2
4
1
3
8
11
10
14
11
10
11
5
4
4
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
14
2.5
ENE
9
2
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
2.4
E
10
1.8
SSW
10
3
E
10
2.5
E
10
2.3
E
10
2.1
E
10
2
E
10
1.8
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.7
E
10
0.5
S
17
0.9
SSW
16
Energy kJ
1855
794
444
427
229
145
997
672
637
1102
641
1818
1464
1058
867
802
650
379
535
153
416
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
13
2.2
ENE
9
2.2
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
9
1.5
S
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
10
Energy kJ
99
833
1019
269
367
243
1234
764
642
724
260
265
46
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
2
ESE
11
0.6
S
18
0.9
S
18
0.6
SSW
7
0.3
ESE
12
Energy kJ
2
908
235
492
29
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
4
1.3
NE
5
1.7
NE
6
2.3
NE
7
3.5
NE
8
3
NE
9
3.5
SSW
10
3
SSW
10
3
E
10
3
E
11
1.7
SSE
6
2
S
7
3
SE
8
3
SE
9
Energy kJ
17
80
191
480
1427
1538
2444
2207
1633
2276
204
349
1173
1381
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
4
3
1
3
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
1
3
2
4
Distance (km)
13
19
19
313
296
13
113
113
104
113
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
157
166
163
166
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
8
8
8
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
9
7
8
9
7
5
6
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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.

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