Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.1° C
0.9° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SE swell with 2,076 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 13s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 29th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 28th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
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0
3
1
3
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
1
0
2
2
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
11
0.7
SE
16
2.5
SSW
8
2.3
S
8
1.3
ESE
13
2.5
S
8
3
S
9
2.5
S
11
1.9
ESE
13
2.3
ESE
13
2.2
SE
13
2
ESE
13
2
ESE
12
1.9
ESE
12
1.5
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
11
1.3
ESE
12
1
E
11
1.9
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
199
251
787
727
569
858
1221
1544
1116
1700
1659
1211
1144
1000
612
477
387
429
247
305
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
50
SW
35
SW
35
SSW
35
SW
50
SW
45
SSW
35
SSW
35
S
30
SSW
15
S
15
W
15
ENE
25
N
5
NNW
10
NW
20
NNW
25
N
25
N
20
N
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross
cross
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cross-on
High Tide
2:56AM1.29m
3:27PM1.34m
3:44AM1.28m
4:14PM1.36m
4:31AM1.29m
5:01PM1.38m
5:17AM1.30m
5:47PM1.40m
6:03AM1.31m
6:31PM1.42m
6:48AM1.32m
7:14PM1.44m
Low Tide
8:49PM0.37m
9:07AM0.32m
9:38PM0.38m
9:54AM0.32m
10:27PM0.37m
10:42AM0.31m
11:16PM0.35m
11:29AM0.28m
00:03AM0.32m
12:15PM0.26m
00:50AM0.29m
1:00PM0.24m
1:35AM0.27m
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Temp °C
11
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Feels °C
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9
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11
7
7
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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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