Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 13 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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period, S swell with 2,061 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with E 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 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 2.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 15th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 16th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 20th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
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4
4
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2
4
4
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4
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
10
0.8
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ESE
13
0.7
ESE
15
1
ESE
17
1.4
ESE
16
1.7
ESE
15
1.8
ESE
16
1.9
S
15
1.6
ESE
14
1.5
ESE
14
1.1
S
22
1.6
S
18
1.6
S
18
1.4
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
187
167
215
104
44
72
62
62
56
231
563
1042
1344
1629
1546
1057
883
1133
1702
1591
1029
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
N
25
N
20
N
20
NW
10
WNW
5
ENE
10
WNW
10
W
5
NE
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
NE
15
N
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
NW
10
W
10
S
5
W
Wind State
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:25PM1.62m
4:49AM1.55m
5:24PM1.67m
5:48AM1.57m
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
Low Tide
10:04AM0.06m
10:42PM0.11m
11:04AM0.02m
11:43PM0.07m
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
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7:24
7:24
7:24
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:20
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5:01
5:02
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5:04
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Temp °C
11
14
13
15
16
15
15
15
15
15
16
15
12
12
12
11
11
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11
11
Feels °C
8
9
8
10
12
11
12
13
13
13
14
12
12
10
9
9
9
9
8
8
10
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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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