Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.5° C
0.7° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SE swell with 3,735 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 21st Jul)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 21st Jul)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 27th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, near gales from the SSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
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1
3
2
2
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0
0
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4
4
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
S
16
2.2
S
15
1.8
S
13
1.4
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
13
0.9
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
9
0.7
NE
5
1.8
NE
7
0.9
E
11
0.9
E
11
3.5
SSW
10
2.2
S
9
1.9
S
8
1.5
ESE
13
1.8
ESE
13
3
SE
13
2.3
ESE
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3064
2061
1155
594
488
451
217
102
68
28
23
299
202
195
2418
777
481
732
1137
2959
2169
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
5
SSE
20
N
10
WSW
5
E
10
W
20
N
25
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
30
N
40
NNE
30
WNW
40
SW
40
SW
5
NNE
5
SW
55
S
60
SSW
50
S
30
S
Wind State
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off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:20AM1.44m
11:40PM1.47m
12:12PM1.40m
00:30AM1.40m
1:02PM1.37m
1:19AM1.35m
1:51PM1.35m
2:08AM1.31m
2:39PM1.34m
2:56AM1.29m
3:27PM1.34m
3:44AM1.28m
4:14PM1.36m
Low Tide
5:31PM0.19m
6:00AM0.16m
6:22PM0.25m
6:47AM0.22m
7:11PM0.31m
7:33AM0.27m
8:00PM0.35m
8:20AM0.30m
8:49PM0.37m
9:07AM0.32m
9:38PM0.38m
9:54AM0.32m
10:27PM0.37m
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7:20
7:18
7:18
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7:16
7:16
7:15
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5:07
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5:10
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 mm
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9
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Temp °C
9
10
11
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11
11
11
13
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14
11
11
11
10
9
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11
11
10
Feels °C
6
8
7
7
8
8
5
7
7
8
9
7
5
3
1
8
7
-1
-1
1
1
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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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