Table Cape Reefs surf break

Table Cape Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 27 Aug 2025 NZST
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Table Cape Reefs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Table Cape Reefs this week:

The surf forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Table Cape Reefs in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 31) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 1st Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 2nd Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 28th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wed
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
2
4
4
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
NE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
S
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.2
NNE
2.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
2
S
2.4
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
Period(s) (?)11111110101010101010161413119101013121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1946194414481006736445277146112129259307151118651003108814021708655440
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
5
N
20
ENE
20
NNW
30
WNW
30
W
30
W
20
WNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
30
WNW
40
WSW
45
WSW
10
SW
30
WNW
25
WNW
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:18AM
1.40
9:37PM
1.42
10:02AM
1.39
10:20PM
1.38
10:46AM
1.37
11:04PM
1.34
11:30AM
1.34
11:48PM
1.30
12:16PM
1.33
12:34AM
1.28
1:03PM
1.32
1:21AM
1.26
1:51PM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:12AM
0.19
3:31PM
0.23
3:55AM
0.22
4:16PM
0.27
4:38AM
0.25
5:00PM
0.30
5:21AM
0.29
5:45PM
0.34
6:04AM
0.32
6:31PM
0.37
6:49AM
0.34
7:18PM
0.39
7:35AM
0.35
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wed
03
Sunrise-6:37--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:30--6:28-
Sunset--5:40--5:42--5:43--5:44--5:45--5:45--5:46
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1----------11--------
Temp. °C131315151615131616141314111315141617141416
Feels °C (?)81212111196111199816125121471112
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gisborne and Mahia

  1. weather stationWind Update Onshore wind has changed to cross-on at Table Cape Reefs (moderate winds from the ENE at Mahia Automatic Weather Station 4 km from Table Cape Reefs). 2.9m 10s swell from the ENE with a 0.9m 10s swell from the S. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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20 km/h
ENE
Cross-On
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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 12 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.

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