Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
12.3° C
1.5° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 12s period, S swell with 11,651 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 13s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 6.5m 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 2.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 20th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 20th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 19th Aug)21ft (6.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
3
5
3
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
S
10
4
S
10
3.5
S
9
2.3
SSE
9
3.5
SSW
8
4.5
SSW
10
6.5
S
12
5.5
S
12
4
S
12
3
S
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
1.5
S
8
1.7
S
12
1.8
S
16
1.6
S
14
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3899
2694
1933
846
1728
4097
11651
8236
4588
3709
2303
1766
289
792
1652
1016
439
336
195
Wind (km/h)
55
S
50
SSW
45
SSW
45
SW
55
SW
60
SW
70
SSW
55
SSW
45
SSW
35
SW
35
SW
25
SSW
10
WSW
15
N
20
NE
25
NW
20
WNW
10
NNE
30
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
9:08AM1.52m
9:30PM1.55m
9:58AM1.49m
10:19PM1.49m
10:47AM1.45m
11:07PM1.43m
11:35AM1.41m
11:54PM1.37m
12:23PM1.37m
00:42AM1.32m
1:11PM1.34m
1:30AM1.29m
Low Tide
3:02AM0.05m
3:22PM0.10m
3:51AM0.09m
4:12PM0.15m
4:37AM0.14m
5:00PM0.21m
5:24AM0.20m
5:48PM0.27m
6:09AM0.26m
6:36PM0.32m
6:55AM0.30m
7:24PM0.36m
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6:52
6:50
6:50
6:48
6:47
6:46
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5:30
5:31
5:32
5:34
5:35
5:36
 mm
4
2
1
2
2
2
4
2
1
5
Temp °C
10
9
9
9
10
10
9
9
10
10
11
11
10
11
14
12
14
16
14
Feels °C
-1
-2
-1
-1
-2
-3
-5
-3
0
1
4
7
7
8
10
6
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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