Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.1° C
1.1° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 20s period, SSW swell with 4,761 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Table Cape Reefs in the next 16 days are 2.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 16th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 17th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 19th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 20s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
15
1
ESE
17
1.5
ESE
16
1.8
ESE
16
1.8
ESE
15
1.7
ESE
15
1.5
ESE
14
1.5
ESE
14
2
S
21
2.2
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19
2
S
17
2.1
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16
2.2
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15
2.3
S
15
2.2
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15
2
S
14
1.9
S
13
1.7
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
62
61
56
228
556
1136
1566
1567
1354
934
826
3597
3428
2470
2178
2175
2280
2061
1487
1285
917
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NE
10
NW
15
WNW
20
WNW
30
SSW
5
NW
10
NE
15
NNE
10
WNW
5
E
35
SW
35
SSW
30
SSW
15
SSW
25
WSW
25
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
5
S
20
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High Tide
6:22PM1.71m
6:46AM1.58m
7:18PM1.72m
7:43AM1.57m
8:13PM1.71m
8:39AM1.55m
9:06PM1.67m
9:34AM1.52m
9:59PM1.61m
10:28AM1.48m
10:50PM1.54m
11:20AM1.44m
11:40PM1.47m
Low Tide
12:03PM-0.01m
00:42AM0.04m
1:01PM-0.02m
1:40AM0.01m
1:57PM-0.02m
2:36AM0.01m
2:53PM0.01m
3:30AM0.02m
3:47PM0.06m
4:21AM0.06m
4:39PM0.12m
5:11AM0.11m
5:31PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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