Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.4° C
0.8° 

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 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 19s period, S swell with 6,367 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period with S 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 9PM. 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 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 21st Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 21st Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 20th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the W by Fri night).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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3
4
5
5
4
2
1
3
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0
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
SSW
18
2.1
S
17
1.9
S
16
2.2
S
15
1.6
S
19
3
S
18
2.5
S
16
2.3
S
15
1.9
S
13
1.5
S
12
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
9
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
10
0.5
SE
16
0.7
SE
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3442
2620
1811
2146
1838
5711
3064
2249
1285
681
480
396
238
157
68
29
33
38
75
129
223
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
35
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
5
S
15
N
10
N
5
NE
10
WNW
15
N
25
NNE
15
NW
30
N
30
N
35
W
30
W
20
NW
35
W
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
9:34AM1.52m
9:59PM1.61m
10:28AM1.48m
10:50PM1.54m
11:20AM1.44m
11:40PM1.47m
12:12PM1.40m
00:30AM1.40m
1:02PM1.37m
1:19AM1.35m
1:51PM1.35m
2:08AM1.31m
2:39PM1.34m
2:56AM1.29m
Low Tide
3:47PM0.06m
4:21AM0.06m
4:39PM0.12m
5:11AM0.11m
5:31PM0.19m
6:00AM0.16m
6:22PM0.25m
6:47AM0.22m
7:11PM0.31m
7:33AM0.27m
8:00PM0.35m
8:20AM0.30m
8:49PM0.37m
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7:20
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7:18
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7:16
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Temp °C
12
13
12
11
11
11
11
10
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11
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13
Feels °C
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7
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9
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3
6
10
4
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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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