Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
12.5°C
1.1° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, S swell with 8,628 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 14s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 30th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 1st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 1st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
10
1.1
NE
9
0.8
NE
8
1
S
16
3.5
S
12
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
4.5
S
14
4
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13
3
S
12
2.5
S
12
2
S
12
1.7
S
12
1.6
S
11
1.3
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1021
734
416
271
205
151
80
179
100
548
2993
2930
3306
8270
4868
2481
1738
1129
776
630
394
Wind (km/h)
30
NNE
25
N
25
N
30
N
25
NNE
15
N
20
WSW
20
WSW
35
W
35
SW
5
W
45
WNW
45
SSW
40
SW
15
W
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NW
15
NNW
10
N
10
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
5:58PM1.42m
6:18AM1.34m
6:42PM1.45m
7:03AM1.37m
7:25PM1.47m
7:48AM1.41m
8:09PM1.49m
8:34AM1.45m
8:54PM1.49m
9:20AM1.48m
9:41PM1.50m
10:09AM1.50m
10:30PM1.49m
Low Tide
11:42AM0.26m
00:16AM0.26m
12:29PM0.23m
1:01AM0.22m
1:15PM0.20m
1:46AM0.18m
2:02PM0.19m
2:30AM0.16m
2:48PM0.17m
3:14AM0.14m
3:36PM0.17m
4:01AM0.13m
4:26PM0.17m
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Temp °C
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16
14
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Feels °C
7
12
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12
10
10
10
12
9
7
9
6
-1
1
4
8
11
9
15
15
12
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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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