Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
12.5°C
1.2° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, S swell with 5,130 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 17s 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 31st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 31st Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wed
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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6
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
1.7
S
17
2.2
S
17
2.1
S
15
1.7
S
13
1.5
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
12
0.9
S
11
0.8
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.7
NE
9
0.6
NE
9
3
SSW
11
3.5
S
14
3
S
14
2.5
SSW
12
2.3
S
12
2.2
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
758
419
1769
2794
1989
1021
737
416
271
202
151
86
76
46
1994
5130
3345
1783
1480
1378
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
25
W
20
SW
20
ESE
35
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
25
N
30
N
15
ENE
30
WSW
35
WSW
10
WSW
45
W
30
SW
5
WSW
20
WNW
15
W
25
NE
15
WNW
Wind State
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cross-off
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cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
4:26PM1.36m
4:45AM1.28m
5:13PM1.39m
5:32AM1.31m
5:58PM1.42m
6:18AM1.34m
6:42PM1.45m
7:03AM1.37m
7:25PM1.47m
7:48AM1.41m
8:09PM1.49m
8:34AM1.45m
8:54PM1.49m
Low Tide
10:42PM0.34m
10:55AM0.29m
11:30PM0.30m
11:42AM0.26m
00:16AM0.26m
12:29PM0.23m
1:01AM0.22m
1:15PM0.20m
1:46AM0.18m
2:02PM0.19m
2:30AM0.16m
2:48PM0.17m
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5:38
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 mm
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Temp °C
17
16
13
12
12
15
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Feels °C
13
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9
12
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6
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11
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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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