Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Issued: 11 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
14.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, S swell with 4,708 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m 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 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 19th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 19th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
5
0
3
2
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
12
2.1
S
15
2.5
S
17
2
S
15
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
12
1
S
12
0.7
S
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
1.1
S
19
2.5
S
16
2.2
S
16
1.5
S
14
3
NE
8
3
NNE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.1
S
16
1
S
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
683
2069
4231
1902
824
530
289
212
210
165
109
140
864
3940
2322
893
1109
1375
355
635
447
Wind (km/h)
30
SW
25
SSE
5
SSE
25
N
10
NW
10
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
SSW
0
WSW
5
W
5
ENE
25
NNE
25
N
35
NNE
35
NNE
45
NNE
50
NNE
30
N
25
NNW
20
NNE
Wind State
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:59AM1.57m
9:29PM1.70m
9:56AM1.53m
10:23PM1.65m
10:53AM1.49m
11:18PM1.58m
11:49AM1.44m
00:11AM1.50m
12:44PM1.40m
1:03AM1.43m
1:37PM1.37m
1:54AM1.38m
2:27PM1.35m
Low Tide
2:56AM0.00m
3:13PM-0.01m
3:53AM0.02m
4:09PM0.04m
4:47AM0.05m
5:04PM0.10m
5:41AM0.09m
5:58PM0.16m
6:32AM0.14m
6:52PM0.23m
7:22AM0.19m
7:44PM0.29m
8:10AM0.23m
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7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
7:26
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4:51
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
2
1
2
6
1
3
Temp °C
14
14
14
13
15
17
15
18
16
13
13
13
13
13
14
14
14
15
15
15
15
Feels °C
10
9
13
9
13
14
10
14
13
12
12
13
9
8
8
8
6
7
8
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
S
12
2.1
S
15
2.5
S
17
2
S
15
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
12
1
S
12
0.7
S
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
1.3
S
14
2.5
S
16
2.2
S
16
1.5
S
14
1.1
S
13
2.5
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
Energy kJ
683
2069
4231
1902
824
530
289
212
210
165
109
140
694
3940
2322
893
411
854
355
307
336
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
9
0.5
NE
11
0.8
NE
11
0.9
NE
11
0.8
NE
10
0.8
NE
10
0.6
ENE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
S
4
0.6
S
5
0.5
SSE
5
1.1
S
19
1
S
12
0.9
S
14
1.1
S
16
1
S
15
Energy kJ
22
64
147
198
144
117
58
29
30
9
18
13
864
295
324
635
447
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
20
0.1
NE
15
0.1
SE
18
0.2
ESE
18
0.2
ESE
16
0.2
ESE
16
0.5
NE
6
0.3
E
9
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NE
8
0.3
NE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
SE
14
0.6
S
19
0.1
E
13
Energy kJ
8
8
13
30
26
25
18
14
4
18
11
6
7
267
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
5
1
S
5
0.5
N
4
0.6
NNE
6
0.7
NW
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.3
SW
2
0.6
SE
5
0.9
E
4
1.1
NE
5
1.6
NE
6
2.5
NE
7
3
NE
8
3
NNE
8
Energy kJ
45
45
8
24
14
23
1
18
30
55
163
556
1109
1375
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
5
4
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
5
3
2
2
1
3
2
2
Distance (km)
44
44
0
16
6
13
15
16
0
0
0
0
13
19
13
13
19
70
19
16
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
5
4
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
4
5
4
3
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
7
6
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
9
4
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
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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.

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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