Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.2° 

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 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 30 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, S swell with 4,322 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 29th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 30th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 29th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
28
Tuesday
29
Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
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5
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4
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
10
1.8
S
10
2
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
13
2.2
S
16
3
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
15
2.3
S
14
2
S
14
1.8
S
13
1.4
S
13
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
14
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
S
16
1.1
S
15
0.9
SSW
13
1.7
S
18
2.2
S
16
1.9
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
861
602
1140
1092
2510
4248
3482
2982
2157
1549
1121
653
736
674
390
651
530
286
1781
2359
1309
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
20
NE
25
W
25
WSW
15
SE
5
NNW
20
NNE
35
NE
10
WNW
10
N
20
ENE
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
ENE
15
W
5
WNW
30
S
25
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
NNE
Wind State
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on
cross-off
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glassy
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cross-off
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cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
7:55PM1.50m
8:21AM1.51m
8:42PM1.52m
9:09AM1.56m
9:31PM1.54m
9:59AM1.59m
10:21PM1.53m
10:50AM1.60m
11:14PM1.52m
11:44AM1.59m
00:09AM1.49m
12:40PM1.57m
1:06AM1.46m
Low Tide
1:47PM0.17m
2:13AM0.12m
2:37PM0.14m
3:00AM0.09m
3:27PM0.12m
3:49AM0.08m
4:18PM0.11m
4:39AM0.08m
5:11PM0.11m
5:31AM0.09m
6:05PM0.13m
6:25AM0.11m
7:02PM0.14m
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Temp °C
11
14
13
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12
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13
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16
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16
12
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16
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13
10
11
10
Feels °C
7
11
9
7
9
9
8
7
9
13
13
15
9
10
12
10
9
10
6
8
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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