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Table Cape Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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Table Cape Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 Wednesday (Apr 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 556 | 821 | 1240 | 1029 | 521 | 427 | 352 | 749 | 761 | 748 | 541 | 372 | 286 | 516 | 427 | 292 | 670 | 4369 | 2782 | 1659 | 1642 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 1:13AM 1.57 | 1:40PM 1.46 | 2:12AM 1.54 | 2:40PM 1.43 | 3:12AM 1.51 | 3:40PM 1.40 | 4:10AM 1.49 | 4:38PM 1.39 | 5:05AM 1.48 | 5:34PM 1.40 | 5:58AM 1.47 | 6:26PM 1.41 | 6:48AM 1.47 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:58PM 0.10 | 7:34AM 0.15 | 7:55PM 0.14 | 8:32AM 0.17 | 8:53PM 0.17 | 9:31AM 0.19 | 9:51PM 0.19 | 10:29AM 0.19 | 10:48PM 0.20 | 11:25AM 0.19 | 11:44PM 0.20 | 12:17PM 0.18 | 12:37AM 0.20 | ||||||||||
Thu 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | ||
| Sunset | 7:10 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | 3 | 8 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | ||
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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.












