Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 12 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
12.4° C
1.4° 

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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 16s period, S swell with 11,576 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with ENE 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 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 15th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 18th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 19th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, light winds from the ENE by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, near gales from the SSW by Sun morning).

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Direction
Period (s)
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SE
10
1.3
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9
0.9
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9
1.6
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5
1.8
NE
6
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
2.2
ENE
8
2.2
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8
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8
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9
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9
4.5
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10
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9
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SSE
10
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4.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
538
314
123
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247
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268
545
614
523
454
326
3029
3721
3045
2866
1230
716
3510
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Wind (km/h)
25
NE
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NNE
30
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
30
NNE
25
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35
ENE
15
NE
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55
SSW
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45
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60
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cross-on
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High Tide
5:06PM1.64m
5:31AM1.53m
6:03PM1.66m
6:28AM1.54m
6:57PM1.66m
7:24AM1.54m
7:50PM1.64m
8:17AM1.54m
8:41PM1.61m
9:08AM1.52m
9:30PM1.55m
9:58AM1.49m
10:19PM1.49m
Low Tide
11:26PM0.09m
11:45AM0.03m
00:24AM0.06m
12:42PM0.02m
1:19AM0.04m
1:37PM0.03m
2:12AM0.03m
2:30PM0.06m
3:02AM0.05m
3:22PM0.10m
3:51AM0.09m
4:12PM0.15m
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Temp °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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