Table Cape Reefs surf break

Table Cape Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 24 Jan 2026 NZDT
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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
19.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Table Cape Reefs this week:

The surf forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Table Cape Reefs in the next 12 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 26th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 26th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 26th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu night, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
2
1
2
1
3
1
2
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
0.9
E
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
S
1.2
SSW
1.3
S
1.1
S
0.9
S
0.9
ENE
0.6
S
0.6
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)991099121212111010101099998141212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)157120472329260718100275459956255546828828818911914549133131218
Wind
(km/h)
35
NW
30
WSW
35
WNW
30
NW
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
W
15
ESE
15
NNW
20
WSW
25
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
5
E
20
N
15
NNE
20
NE
15
WSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
onoffoffoffglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:41AM
1.50
11:07PM
1.40
11:27AM
1.50
11:56PM
1.43
12:17PM
1.49
12:48AM
1.46
1:10PM
1.48
1:44AM
1.48
2:06PM
1.48
2:42AM
1.51
3:05PM
1.48
3:42AM
1.54
4:06PM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:05PM
0.16
5:19AM
0.18
5:51PM
0.15
6:09AM
0.19
6:39PM
0.14
7:02AM
0.19
7:31PM
0.13
7:58AM
0.19
8:25PM
0.12
8:57AM
0.19
9:22PM
0.12
9:58AM
0.18
10:21PM
0.10
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Sunrise6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:15--
Sunset-8:30--8:30--8:29--8:28--8:27--8:27--8:25-
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1---------31--------
Temp. °C191917202219191919191918171818212122181918
Feels °C (?)121311151814151717161516151915182122141618
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The above surf forecast table for Table Cape Reefs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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