Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.5° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, S swell with 5,583 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s 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 (Sep 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night).

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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
SSW
9
4.5
S
11
3.5
S
13
2.5
S
11
1.6
S
10
1.3
S
12
1
SSW
11
2.2
SSW
8
1.6
SSW
8
2.2
S
8
2.2
S
8
2.2
SSW
9
1.7
S
8
1.7
S
9
1.4
S
10
1.6
S
14
1.6
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.4
S
12
1.3
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2788
5273
3523
1616
524
456
268
556
359
551
567
676
368
421
402
1042
848
647
547
394
Wind (km/h)
55
SSW
50
SW
5
W
25
NE
15
WSW
0
WNW
45
SSW
25
SW
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
35
SW
25
SSW
10
NW
10
W
15
S
10
W
10
NNE
20
NE
20
N
Wind State
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High Tide
00:52AM1.26m
1:20PM1.32m
1:41AM1.24m
2:09PM1.32m
2:31AM1.24m
2:59PM1.33m
3:21AM1.25m
3:47PM1.35m
4:11AM1.28m
4:35PM1.39m
4:59AM1.33m
5:21PM1.42m
Low Tide
6:48PM0.36m
7:04AM0.35m
7:36PM0.38m
7:51AM0.35m
8:26PM0.38m
8:40AM0.34m
9:16PM0.35m
9:30AM0.32m
10:05PM0.32m
10:19AM0.29m
10:53PM0.27m
11:09AM0.25m
11:40PM0.22m
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Temp °C
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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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