
Surf Forecasts:
Table Cape Reefs surf forecast from 3 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, S swell with 2,765 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with NE 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 (Oct 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 4th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NNE 6 | S 12 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2765 | 1667 | 1002 | 721 | 606 | 290 | 151 | 106 | 159 | 67 | 175 | 169 | 145 | 135 | 135 | 534 | 627 | 429 | 350 | 273 | 174 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 12:40PM1.57m | 1:06AM1.46m | 1:38PM1.55m | 2:06AM1.44m | 2:38PM1.53m | 3:07AM1.42m | 3:37PM1.52m | 4:07AM1.42m | 4:35PM1.51m | 5:05AM1.43m | 5:29PM1.51m | 5:59AM1.45m | 6:21PM1.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:25AM0.11m | 7:02PM0.14m | 7:22AM0.13m | 8:00PM0.16m | 8:20AM0.15m | 8:59PM0.16m | 9:19AM0.16m | 9:57PM0.16m | 10:18AM0.17m | 10:54PM0.15m | 11:15AM0.17m | 11:48PM0.13m | 12:10PM0.17m | 00:39AM0.12m | |||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 7:14 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 |
2765 | 1667 | 1002 | 721 | 606 | 290 | 151 | 106 | 107 | 40 | 59 | 169 | 145 | 135 | 163 | 280 | 251 | 164 | 350 | 273 | 174 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 15 | ENE 15 | S 15 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 12 | SSW 17 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | NE 8 | SSW 18 | S 16 | S 14 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
8 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 40 | 67 | 40 | 67 | 58 | 52 | 32 | 45 | 135 | 534 | 627 | 429 | 86 | 47 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 15 | ENE 16 | E 16 | NE 13 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 12 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | E 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSW 20 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SSW 16 |
— | 4 | 25 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 14 | 3 | 87 | 45 | 10 | 127 | 112 | 115 | 109 | 7 | 7 | 50 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | — | NE 6 | NW 3 | NW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | 18 | 13 | 53 | 159 | — | 175 | 2 | 3 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 82 | 107 | 109 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 297 | 312 | 4 | 12 | 312 | 19 | 13 | 215 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 311 | 13 |
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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.










