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Table Cape Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand
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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
18.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Apr 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Table Cape Reefs in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 13) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 11s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 13th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the NE on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 7 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12295 | 3205 | 849 | 508 | 790 | 590 | 480 | 252 | 180 | 134 | 86 | 59 | 38 | 116 | 181 | 451 | 117 | 79 | 125 | 419 | 75 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
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Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | ||
| Sunset | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | ||
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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.
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.












