Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.4° 

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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 29 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, S swell with 9,565 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s 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 (Sep 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 23rd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 29th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 29th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri night, near gales from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Tue
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
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Friday
25
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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2
3
1
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1
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
11
1.7
S
7
2
SSW
7
2.4
SSW
8
2.5
S
9
2.5
S
9
2.2
S
9
1.8
S
9
1.5
S
9
0.8
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
ESE
12
1
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
0.9
ESE
13
1.6
SSW
9
1.8
SSW
10
2.3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
238
278
414
644
1183
1064
732
482
349
288
451
345
240
177
278
353
295
405
694
1739
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
30
SW
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
15
W
5
W
10
SE
5
W
10
NNE
25
NE
15
NNW
30
NNW
55
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
15
SSW
35
WSW
Wind State
on
off
off
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-on
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
2:31AM1.24m
2:59PM1.33m
3:21AM1.25m
3:47PM1.35m
4:11AM1.28m
4:35PM1.39m
4:59AM1.33m
5:21PM1.42m
5:47AM1.39m
6:08PM1.46m
6:34AM1.45m
6:55PM1.50m
Low Tide
8:26PM0.38m
8:40AM0.34m
9:16PM0.35m
9:30AM0.32m
10:05PM0.32m
10:19AM0.29m
10:53PM0.27m
11:09AM0.25m
11:40PM0.22m
11:58AM0.21m
00:26AM0.16m
12:47PM0.17m
1:13AM0.12m
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6:50
5:48
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6:04
6:04
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Temp °C
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11
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Feels °C
12
6
3
1
0
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6
8
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6
6
9
10
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0
7
8
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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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