
Surf Forecasts:
Table Cape Reefs surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 14 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 14 Nov, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, S swell with 2,120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with NE 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 Thursday (Nov 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s 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 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 14) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Nov 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 14th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 14th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
155 | 339 | 267 | 253 | 453 | 169 | 82 | 207 | 117 | 104 | 100 | 68 | 1123 | 2120 | 1402 | 752 | 497 | 251 | 149 | 102 | 67 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:31PM1.41m | 7:57AM1.48m | 8:15PM1.40m | 8:40AM1.48m | 8:59PM1.39m | 9:23AM1.47m | 9:42PM1.36m | 10:06AM1.45m | 10:26PM1.33m | 10:49AM1.42m | 11:09PM1.30m | 11:33AM1.39m | 11:53PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:27PM0.24m | 1:43AM0.20m | 2:13PM0.24m | 2:27AM0.21m | 2:58PM0.25m | 3:11AM0.23m | 3:43PM0.26m | 3:54AM0.25m | 4:27PM0.28m | 4:38AM0.27m | 5:11PM0.30m | 5:21AM0.30m | 5:56PM0.32m | ||||||||
5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 7:53 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | E 8 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 15 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | NNE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 7 |
155 | 128 | 75 | 43 | 23 | 36 | 82 | 207 | 117 | 104 | 100 | 68 | 1123 | 2120 | 1402 | 752 | 497 | 123 | 149 | 102 | 67 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 10 | ENE 8 | SSW 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 4 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | S 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 10 |
2 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 21 | 73 | 28 | 55 | 25 | 28 | 12 | 105 | 81 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 251 | 32 | 30 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | N 20 | — | N 18 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 11 | NNE 7 | — | E 9 | ENE 9 | NE 12 | NNE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSW 10 |
7 | 7 | — | 6 | 4 | 15 | 16 | 45 | 71 | 72 | 67 | 43 | 15 | — | 42 | 28 | 6 | 14 | 38 | 15 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | E 2 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 7 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 4 |
43 | 339 | 267 | 253 | 453 | 169 | — | 143 | 14 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 51 | 65 | 168 | 1 | — | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 16 | 16 | 45 | 45 | 16 | 6 | 36 | 13 | 0 | 185 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 86 |
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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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