Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 03 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.7°C
0.5° 

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 2 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, S swell with 3,040 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NE 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 (Oct 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Table Cape Reefs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 8th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 4th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the W by Wed night).

Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSW
6
0.8
S
15
0.9
S
17
2.5
S
14
2.1
S
13
1.8
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.5
S
11
1.2
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10
1
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10
0.8
S
9
1.5
NNE
6
1
NE
7
2.3
NE
7
1.4
NE
6
1.1
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.1
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8
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S
18
1.2
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16
1.1
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
279
470
2557
1520
902
621
524
279
183
108
176
84
465
162
172
255
180
639
715
508
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
30
SSE
40
S
25
SSE
15
SE
10
ENE
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
N
25
NNE
40
NE
25
N
25
NNE
40
NE
15
W
25
SW
25
SSW
25
SSE
30
SE
25
ESE
15
E
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High Tide
11:44AM1.59m
00:09AM1.49m
12:40PM1.57m
1:06AM1.46m
1:38PM1.55m
2:06AM1.44m
2:38PM1.53m
3:07AM1.42m
3:37PM1.52m
4:07AM1.42m
4:35PM1.51m
5:05AM1.43m
5:29PM1.51m
Low Tide
5:31AM0.09m
6:05PM0.13m
6:25AM0.11m
7:02PM0.14m
7:22AM0.13m
8:00PM0.16m
8:20AM0.15m
8:59PM0.16m
9:19AM0.16m
9:57PM0.16m
10:18AM0.17m
10:54PM0.15m
11:15AM0.17m
11:48PM0.13m
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Temp °C
13
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Feels °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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