Table Cape Reefs surf break

Table Cape Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 NZST
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Table Cape Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (May 10) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 10th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 11th May)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Wed
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
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
0
0
1
1
2
1
3
1
2
8
9
5
3
5
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
1.3
NE
6
0.5
S
14
1
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
2
NE
7
1.1
NE
14
2.1
NE
13
1.9
NE
12
1.5
ENE
12
1.4
ENE
12
1.5
SSW
12
3
S
9
4
S
15
4
S
16
3.5
S
17
3
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
484
336
195
139
95
76
220
410
408
1494
1082
636
500
559
1672
7836
8419
7175
4963
3553
2836
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
15
N
20
NNE
30
NNE
20
N
25
N
20
NNE
30
NNE
15
NW
20
N
30
W
40
WSW
15
WSW
40
SW
40
SSW
30
SSW
10
SW
15
N
15
NE
10
WSW
15
SW
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-on
on
off
off
High Tide
9:23PM1.43m
9:42AM1.32m
10:06PM1.40m
10:25AM1.28m
10:48PM1.38m
11:08AM1.26m
11:31PM1.36m
11:53AM1.24m
00:16AM1.35m
12:41PM1.24m
1:03AM1.36m
1:31PM1.27m
1:53AM1.38m
Low Tide
3:44AM0.30m
3:55PM0.29m
4:28AM0.32m
4:37PM0.31m
5:11AM0.33m
5:20PM0.33m
5:55AM0.34m
6:04PM0.33m
6:40AM0.32m
6:50PM0.32m
7:27AM0.29m
7:40PM0.30m
8:16AM0.25m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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6:56
6:56
6:58
6:58
7:00
7:01
7:01
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5:13
5:12
5:10
5:09
5:08
5:07
5:07
5:06
2
2
3
2
Temp °C
19
19
18
18
16
18
20
18
17
18
15
15
16
17
11
12
12
11
13
13
12
17
16
15
13
12
14
16
13
14
14
11
10
12
12
2
6
7
7
10
11
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
14
1.8
NE
8
2.1
NE
13
1.9
NE
12
1.5
ENE
12
1.4
SSW
7
1.5
SSW
12
0.9
ENE
11
4
S
15
4
S
16
3.5
S
17
3
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
Energy kJ
484
336
195
139
93
59
35
38
408
1494
1082
636
186
559
180
7836
8419
7175
4963
3553
2836
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.1
NE
16
1.1
NE
14
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
15
1.4
ENE
12
1.2
ENE
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.9
ENE
11
0.9
ENE
11
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
10
0.7
ENE
9
Energy kJ
47
49
45
28
15
15
10
404
35
33
47
500
346
64
167
198
141
139
102
92
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.3
NE
10
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
10
0.3
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
16
0.1
SE
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.1
SE
12
0.9
S
22
0.1
SE
16
Energy kJ
5
17
8
2
37
27
7
140
6
741
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.3
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
2
NE
7
0.5
NW
4
0.8
WSW
4
2.3
SSW
7
0.8
WNW
4
3
S
9
Energy kJ
35
82
49
103
95
76
220
410
6
16
493
16
1672
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
1
9
5
4
5
4
Distance (km)
13
13
13
13
16
19
19
45
13
45
44
44
0
36
97
102
0
13
12
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
2
2
3
3
2
9
5
5
5
4
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
1
2
4
4
2
4
5
3
2
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
5
5
6
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
9
8
8
9
6
5
5
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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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