Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.5° 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 1 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, S swell with 12,994 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 14s. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 2nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2012
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High Tide
7:56PM1.45m
8:16AM1.34m
8:38PM1.45m
9:00AM1.36m
9:20PM1.45m
9:44AM1.38m
10:03PM1.45m
10:30AM1.40m
10:50PM1.45m
11:19AM1.43m
11:40PM1.45m
12:12PM1.46m
00:34AM1.46m
Low Tide
1:44PM0.23m
2:18AM0.24m
2:28PM0.23m
3:01AM0.22m
3:12PM0.22m
3:43AM0.20m
3:57PM0.22m
4:26AM0.19m
4:44PM0.22m
5:12AM0.17m
5:34PM0.22m
6:00AM0.16m
6:27PM0.21m
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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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