Table Cape Reefs surf break

Table Cape Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 NZST
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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
16.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Friday (Apr 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 24th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 27th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 27th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
2
0
1
1
2
1
3
3
1
0
0
0
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
9
1.9
S
9
1.5
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
8
0.6
S
14
1.1
S
8
1.1
S
9
1.6
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.4
SSW
12
2.1
S
16
2.1
S
14
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
16
1
S
14
1.1
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
702
548
365
197
135
132
167
188
960
759
480
418
569
2209
1656
746
537
161
84
416
367
Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
S
15
S
15
SW
15
SSW
15
W
5
W
5
SSW
15
N
10
NNW
10
ENE
20
SSW
25
S
15
S
10
NNW
10
N
20
NE
20
N
15
N
10
NNE
15
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
10:31AM1.55m
11:01PM1.64m
11:28AM1.50m
11:58PM1.59m
12:27PM1.45m
00:56AM1.54m
1:27PM1.41m
1:54AM1.49m
2:25PM1.38m
2:49AM1.45m
3:21PM1.37m
3:42AM1.42m
4:14PM1.38m
Low Tide
4:46PM0.05m
5:24AM0.08m
5:42PM0.09m
6:21AM0.12m
6:39PM0.14m
7:18AM0.15m
7:37PM0.19m
8:15AM0.18m
8:33PM0.22m
9:09AM0.19m
9:29PM0.25m
10:01AM0.20m
10:22PM0.26m
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:43
6:43
6:45
6:46
6:46
6:47
6:48
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5:29
5:27
5:25
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:21
1
2
Temp °C
13
14
14
13
13
12
13
14
14
14
18
16
15
15
14
14
15
15
18
20
18
7
9
10
10
10
9
11
12
10
11
15
12
10
12
14
11
11
11
15
18
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.5
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
1
SE
8
1
S
8
1.1
S
8
1.1
S
9
1.6
S
14
1.5
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
1.4
SSW
12
2.1
S
16
2.1
S
14
1.6
S
12
1.4
S
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.7
SSE
9
1
S
9
1.1
SSW
12
Energy kJ
488
370
365
197
135
132
167
188
960
759
480
418
569
2209
1656
746
537
161
82
175
367
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
9
1.2
S
8
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.2
E
11
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
E
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
8
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
10
1
S
14
0.6
NE
6
Energy kJ
71
40
199
149
117
55
112
112
6
6
1
4
9
8
8
4
2
100
74
416
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.1
S
19
0.5
SSW
8
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.6
S
14
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
N
18
0.1
E
10
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
NE
16
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
40
7
36
5
19
131
22
16
3
3
7
8
3
6
2
6
84
10
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
S
9
1.9
S
9
0.3
N
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.5
NE
4
0.6
W
4
Energy kJ
702
548
1
1
7
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
4
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
13
12
0
44
4
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
4
4
2
2
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
3
9
4
3
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
8
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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.

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