Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
12.8°C
1.0° 

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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, S swell with 3,620 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s 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 (Sep 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 13th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 13th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 13th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
3
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
3
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
15
2.5
S
15
3
SSW
14
3
S
12
2.4
S
12
2.1
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.5
S
11
1.4
S
10
1.1
S
10
0.7
SE
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
SE
8
0.7
SE
11
0.6
SE
10
1.2
ESE
15
1.3
SE
13
1.1
SE
12
1
SE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5224
2930
3078
2043
1735
1407
887
524
400
216
83
56
55
110
77
568
552
392
278
Wind (km/h)
15
N
25
WSW
30
S
15
SW
10
NNE
15
ENE
15
N
15
N
30
NE
15
N
0
NE
15
E
15
W
10
WNW
25
NNE
15
N
20
NE
5
NW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
High Tide
7:02AM1.52m
7:25PM1.56m
7:52AM1.52m
8:13PM1.53m
8:40AM1.51m
9:00PM1.49m
9:26AM1.49m
9:46PM1.44m
10:12AM1.45m
10:32PM1.39m
10:57AM1.42m
11:18PM1.34m
Low Tide
00:55AM0.07m
1:16PM0.10m
1:44AM0.08m
2:06PM0.12m
2:31AM0.10m
2:55PM0.15m
3:17AM0.14m
3:42PM0.19m
4:02AM0.19m
4:28PM0.24m
4:46AM0.24m
5:14PM0.29m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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6:11
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:05
6:03
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:54
5:55
5:57
5:58
5:59
6:00
 mm
1
2
Temp °C
11
13
13
11
11
12
11
13
13
12
13
14
14
15
16
14
13
14
13
Feels °C
9
7
7
7
9
9
8
8
7
7
11
11
12
11
11
10
10
13
8
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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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