Surf Forecasts:
Table Cape Reefs surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, S swell with 9,044 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Table Cape Reefs in the next 16 days are 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 20ft (6.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Tue night, moderate winds from the SSW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | SSW 17 | ESE 9 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
913 | 1126 | 1274 | 612 | 307 | 243 | 4325 | 5078 | 4330 | 2409 | 1032 | 3235 | 9044 | 5455 | 4349 | 6135 | 1454 | 1085 | 1472 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:24AM1.54m | 7:50PM1.64m | 8:17AM1.54m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:19AM0.04m | 1:37PM0.03m | 2:12AM0.03m | 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 | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | 11 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Feels °C | 6 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -3 | -2 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ESE 13 | E 9 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 15 | ESE 8 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSE 9 | — | — | SE 14 | S 15 | — | S 14 | S 10 | S 12 |
7 | 17 | 1051 | 612 | 256 | 243 | 21 | 293 | 100 | 394 | 1032 | — | — | 49 | 1010 | — | 832 | 1085 | 1472 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | S 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | — | E 10 | E 11 | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | SE 14 | S 13 | SE 10 |
21 | 24 | 31 | 158 | 123 | 62 | 315 | 433 | — | 68 | 2 | — | — | — | 43 | — | 29 | 613 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ENE 10 | SE 15 | — | — | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 11 | SE 14 | SE 13 |
7 | — | 20 | 273 | 307 | 35 | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 30 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SW 7 | SSW 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 14 | S 10 | — | — |
913 | 1126 | 1274 | — | 226 | 988 | 4325 | 5078 | 4330 | 2409 | 472 | 3235 | 9044 | 5455 | 4349 | 6135 | 1454 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 137 | 94 | 44 | 0 | 113 | 157 | 163 | 166 | 166 | 103 | 104 | 104 | 170 | 104 | 104 | 91 | 91 | 170 | 0 |
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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.











