Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
14.6°C
0.0° 

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 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, S swell with 1,779 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s 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 Monday (Oct 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 19th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 19th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 20th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

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Monday
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Swell
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S
14
2.1
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13
2.1
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14
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14
2
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14
2.1
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14
1.8
S
13
1.7
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16
1.5
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14
1.4
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12
1.2
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11
1.7
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14
1.5
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13
1.1
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10
0.9
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9
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15
0.9
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13
0.8
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
721
1497
1656
1572
1640
1680
1104
1452
905
566
344
1158
759
260
151
129
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272
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179
Wind (km/h)
30
SSW
15
WSW
5
W
15
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10
N
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
N
0
S
15
SSE
20
SW
15
NNE
35
NE
25
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20
SW
15
E
20
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ENE
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High Tide
00:27AM1.28m
12:52PM1.35m
1:14AM1.24m
1:39PM1.33m
2:03AM1.23m
2:27PM1.32m
2:53AM1.23m
3:16PM1.33m
3:44AM1.26m
4:05PM1.35m
4:34AM1.31m
4:55PM1.39m
Low Tide
6:40AM0.33m
7:13PM0.35m
7:25AM0.35m
8:00PM0.36m
8:12AM0.36m
8:48PM0.35m
9:01AM0.35m
9:36PM0.32m
9:51AM0.33m
10:25PM0.28m
10:42AM0.29m
11:13PM0.22m
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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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