Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.3° 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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 11s period, SSE swell with 7,158 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s 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 5.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 12th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Sun 12th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 10th Jul)18ft (5.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSW on Wed night, gales from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
8
Thursday
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Friday
10
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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E
10
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4
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4
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10
5.5
SSE
11
4.5
SSE
10
3
SE
10
2.5
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10
2.5
SE
10
2.3
SE
10
2
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10
1.1
SSW
14
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13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
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12
0.7
SSW
11
0.5
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10
0.5
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12
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
14
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Energy kJ
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666
3006
3688
7158
3617
1792
1196
1300
1047
727
536
361
227
176
119
49
77
49
95
170
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
20
SSW
40
SSE
45
SSE
60
S
50
S
45
SSW
35
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30
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30
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15
SSE
5
SSW
10
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20
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25
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25
NNE
20
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20
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10
SSW
10
NW
5
NNW
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High Tide
00:02AM1.43m
12:34PM1.39m
00:54AM1.44m
1:29PM1.45m
1:50AM1.46m
2:26PM1.50m
2:49AM1.49m
3:26PM1.57m
3:49AM1.52m
4:25PM1.62m
4:49AM1.55m
5:24PM1.67m
5:48AM1.57m
Low Tide
5:54PM0.26m
6:24AM0.20m
6:46PM0.25m
7:15AM0.17m
7:42PM0.22m
8:09AM0.13m
8:40PM0.19m
9:06AM0.10m
9:41PM0.15m
10:04AM0.06m
10:42PM0.11m
11:04AM0.02m
11:43PM0.07m
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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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