Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
12.8°C
0.9° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 15s period, S swell with 4,966 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 12th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 12th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 13th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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1
2
0
0
3
0
3
2
4
1
0
3
3
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
3.5
S
15
3
S
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.3
S
10
2.3
S
12
2.1
S
13
1.7
S
12
1.5
S
11
1.3
S
11
1
S
10
0.7
S
9
0.5
SSW
10
0.4
S
8
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
182
432
315
359
1382
4966
3335
2148
1109
1570
1423
786
514
375
192
79
58
22
47
69
58
Wind (km/h)
20
S
10
ENE
25
W
35
S
20
SSW
30
N
30
WSW
30
S
15
SSW
20
NNE
30
NNE
10
W
5
WSW
15
ENE
10
NW
5
N
15
ENE
20
NW
15
N
35
N
5
WNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
5:43PM1.59m
6:10AM1.50m
6:35PM1.58m
7:02AM1.52m
7:25PM1.56m
7:52AM1.52m
8:13PM1.53m
8:40AM1.51m
9:00PM1.49m
9:26AM1.49m
9:46PM1.44m
10:12AM1.45m
10:32PM1.39m
Low Tide
11:28AM0.09m
00:03AM0.08m
12:23PM0.09m
00:55AM0.07m
1:16PM0.10m
1:44AM0.08m
2:06PM0.12m
2:31AM0.10m
2:55PM0.15m
3:17AM0.14m
3:42PM0.19m
4:02AM0.19m
4:28PM0.24m
rain showers
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6:15
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:07
6:05
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5:53
5:54
5:54
5:55
5:57
5:58
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Temp °C
11
12
12
12
11
11
13
12
11
11
13
13
12
13
13
13
16
14
15
14
12
Feels °C
7
8
8
4
7
8
6
5
6
6
10
12
10
10
9
11
13
9
10
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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