
Surf Forecasts:
Table Cape Reefs surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with 4,966 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 12th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 10 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
182 | 432 | 315 | 359 | 1382 | 4966 | 3335 | 2148 | 1109 | 1570 | 1423 | 786 | 514 | 375 | 192 | 79 | 58 | 22 | 47 | 69 | 58 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:43PM1.59m | 6:10AM1.50m | 6:35PM1.58m | 7:02AM1.52m | 7:25PM1.56m | 7:52AM1.52m | 8:13PM1.53m | 8:40AM1.51m | 9:00PM1.49m | 9:26AM1.49m | 9:46PM1.44m | 10:12AM1.45m | 10:32PM1.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28AM0.09m | 00:03AM0.08m | 12:23PM0.09m | 00:55AM0.07m | 1:16PM0.10m | 1:44AM0.08m | 2:06PM0.12m | 2:31AM0.10m | 2:55PM0.15m | 3:17AM0.14m | 3:42PM0.19m | 4:02AM0.19m | 4:28PM0.24m | ||||||||
6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | NE 12 | S 10 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 6 |
121 | 140 | 315 | 359 | 1382 | 4966 | 3335 | 37 | 1109 | 1570 | 1423 | 786 | 514 | 375 | 192 | 79 | 39 | 22 | 47 | 69 | 55 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 7 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 12 | NE 12 | ENE 9 | S 15 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | S 15 | NNE 3 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | NNE 4 | ESE 14 | SSW 13 |
102 | 432 | 49 | 19 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 7 | 459 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 5 | 63 | 58 | 16 | 2 | 19 | 58 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | SE 7 | NNE 4 | NE 13 | NE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 12 | NE 15 | NE 15 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 13 | SSW 14 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ESE 14 |
182 | 26 | 6 | 44 | 43 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 41 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | NE 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | — |
— | — | — | 114 | 64 | — | — | 2148 | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 6 | 32 | 51 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 12 | 13 | 95 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 204 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 14 | 36 | 19 | 0 |
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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.










