Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
12.3° C
1.5° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 12s period, S swell with 12,480 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s 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 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 19th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 19th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 19th Aug)21ft (6.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, gales from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the W 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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Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.7
SSW
17
2.5
SSW
7
4
S
10
4
S
10
3.5
S
10
3.5
S
9
3.5
SSW
8
5
SSW
10
6.5
S
12
5.5
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12
4.5
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12
3.5
SSW
14
2.5
S
13
2.1
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13
1.9
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9
1.8
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12
2
S
16
1.8
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14
1.4
S
12
1.2
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12
1.1
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11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
307
758
3300
3248
2503
1698
1826
4391
12480
8374
5912
4563
2576
1446
586
887
2013
1261
603
404
297
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
50
S
55
S
50
S
45
SSW
40
SW
50
SW
60
SW
70
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55
SSW
45
SSW
45
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30
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20
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10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NE
25
NW
15
WNW
10
NNE
20
NW
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High Tide
8:41PM1.61m
9:08AM1.52m
9:30PM1.55m
9:58AM1.49m
10:19PM1.49m
10:47AM1.45m
11:07PM1.43m
11:35AM1.41m
11:54PM1.37m
12:23PM1.37m
00:42AM1.32m
1:11PM1.34m
1:30AM1.29m
Low Tide
2:30PM0.06m
3:02AM0.05m
3:22PM0.10m
3:51AM0.09m
4:12PM0.15m
4:37AM0.14m
5:00PM0.21m
5:24AM0.20m
5:48PM0.27m
6:09AM0.26m
6:36PM0.32m
6:55AM0.30m
7:24PM0.36m
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6:54
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6:46
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5:30
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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