Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
12.5° C
1.4° 

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 11 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, S swell with 7,327 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with E 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s is also forecast. 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 15th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 17th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 17th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly near gales.

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Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSW
8
0.9
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
8
1.6
SE
10
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.8
SE
8
1.6
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
1.9
ENE
7
2.2
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8
1.8
E
7
1.5
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8
3.5
SSW
8
5
SSW
10
5.5
S
11
5.5
S
11
5.5
S
11
3.5
SE
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
439
198
230
538
307
168
95
150
193
171
358
514
358
280
1351
4660
6918
7327
6706
3804
Wind (km/h)
25
SW
5
ESE
20
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
25
N
35
NE
35
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
30
ENE
5
E
5
SW
5
NE
55
SSW
60
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60
SSW
55
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SSW
45
SW
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High Tide
4:08PM1.60m
4:32AM1.51m
5:06PM1.64m
5:31AM1.53m
6:03PM1.66m
6:28AM1.54m
6:57PM1.66m
7:24AM1.54m
7:50PM1.64m
8:17AM1.54m
8:41PM1.61m
9:08AM1.52m
9:30PM1.55m
Low Tide
10:26PM0.13m
10:46AM0.05m
11:26PM0.09m
11:45AM0.03m
00:24AM0.06m
12:42PM0.02m
1:19AM0.04m
1:37PM0.03m
2:12AM0.03m
2:30PM0.06m
3:02AM0.05m
3:22PM0.10m
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Temp °C
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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.

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