Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 18 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
12.4° C
1.4° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 12s period, S swell with 8,942 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 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 Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s 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 6.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 19th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Wed 19th Aug)15ft (4.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 19th Aug)20ft (6.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, light winds from the NW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
4
4
2
3
3
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6
S
12
5
S
11
3.5
S
11
3
S
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.1
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.8
S
13
1.9
S
16
1.6
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
0.9
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.3
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
13
1
S
13
1.6
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
9595
6284
3307
3289
2515
608
439
1138
1719
862
464
300
185
96
47
31
34
339
1007
Wind (km/h)
65
SSW
55
S
40
SSW
25
SSW
35
SW
25
SSW
15
WSW
10
NNW
15
NE
15
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
20
NW
25
NNW
15
WNW
10
W
10
NW
25
NE
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
High Tide
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
2:00PM1.33m
2:19AM1.27m
2:49PM1.33m
Low Tide
4:37AM0.14m
5:00PM0.21m
5:24AM0.20m
5:48PM0.27m
6:09AM0.26m
6:36PM0.32m
6:55AM0.30m
7:24PM0.36m
7:42AM0.33m
8:13PM0.38m
8:30AM0.34m
9:02PM0.38m
mod rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:48
6:47
6:46
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:32
5:34
5:35
5:36
5:37
5:37
 mm
7
1
2
Temp °C
9
10
9
10
11
11
10
12
13
13
16
18
14
17
18
14
13
13
15
Feels °C
-5
0
-1
2
3
5
7
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9
9
12
14
9
11
14
10
10
8
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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