Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.6° C
0.4° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with 12,755 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with ESE 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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 29th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Tue 4th Aug)16ft (5.0m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 5th Aug)18ft (5.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
2
3
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SE
13
2
ESE
13
1.9
ESE
12
1.7
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.1
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
11
0.8
ESE
11
0.6
E
11
0.5
SE
16
4
SSW
10
4.5
SSW
11
4
S
11
3
S
11
2.3
S
11
1.8
SSE
11
1.6
SSE
10
2.4
S
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1575
1211
1013
847
512
387
314
198
156
82
121
2759
4252
3323
2344
1230
763
521
728
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
5
WNW
25
NE
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
30
N
25
WNW
30
WNW
40
WNW
30
SW
40
SSW
50
SSW
45
S
60
SSW
35
S
30
SW
5
S
10
W
Wind State
off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:17AM1.30m
5:47PM1.40m
6:03AM1.31m
6:31PM1.42m
6:48AM1.32m
7:14PM1.44m
7:32AM1.33m
7:56PM1.45m
8:16AM1.34m
8:38PM1.45m
9:00AM1.36m
9:20PM1.45m
Low Tide
11:16PM0.35m
11:29AM0.28m
00:03AM0.32m
12:15PM0.26m
00:50AM0.29m
1:00PM0.24m
1:35AM0.27m
1:44PM0.23m
2:18AM0.24m
2:28PM0.23m
3:01AM0.22m
3:12PM0.22m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:17
5:19
 mm
1
1
2
2
2
4
2
Temp °C
11
11
13
11
14
15
14
14
15
12
9
9
10
10
10
11
9
9
10
Feels °C
6
8
7
5
9
10
8
9
9
4
3
0
-2
1
-3
3
3
6
1
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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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