Table Cape Reefs surf break

Table Cape Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 26 May 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
15.2° 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 27th May)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 29th May)11ft (3.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 29th May)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, strong winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tue
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
5
5
4
4
7
7
4
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
14
1.2
S
17
3
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
3.5
S
17
3.5
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
2
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.4
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
2.3
NE
7
2.5
NE
8
3.5
NE
8
3.5
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
405
787
4704
3883
2765
2898
6911
6117
4337
2522
1632
1229
726
423
335
142
190
471
699
1582
2078
Wind (km/h)
25
S
10
SSW
5
ESE
10
W
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
W
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
NNE
30
NE
20
N
20
N
30
NE
25
NNE
20
N
40
NNE
30
NNE
45
NNE
50
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
2:24AM1.41m
2:58PM1.36m
3:15AM1.37m
3:48PM1.36m
4:03AM1.35m
4:35PM1.38m
4:50AM1.34m
5:19PM1.40m
5:35AM1.34m
6:03PM1.42m
6:20AM1.35m
6:46PM1.43m
7:04AM1.35m
Low Tide
8:42AM0.21m
9:05PM0.29m
9:31AM0.23m
9:56PM0.31m
10:17AM0.25m
10:45PM0.32m
11:02AM0.26m
11:32PM0.31m
11:47AM0.26m
00:18AM0.30m
12:31PM0.26m
1:03AM0.30m
1:15PM0.26m
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:16
7:16
7:16
7:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
Temp °C
14
12
12
13
14
14
13
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
16
15
16
17
16
17
17
9
10
11
9
11
12
12
13
12
12
10
8
9
9
10
11
12
10
11
10
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
14
1.3
S
7
3
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.5
S
14
3.5
S
17
3.5
S
16
3
S
15
2.5
S
14
2.2
S
13
2
S
12
1.6
S
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
14
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
405
186
4704
3883
2765
2898
6911
6117
4337
2522
1632
1229
726
423
335
96
47
103
28
36
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
12
1.2
S
17
0.6
ENE
12
0.6
ENE
11
0.5
ENE
11
0.5
E
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
E
9
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
S
15
Energy kJ
183
787
106
97
66
57
33
18
17
8
3
5
5
4
2
70
41
17
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
11
1.1
S
12
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.2
ENE
11
0.3
S
15
0.2
SSE
9
Energy kJ
123
324
15
16
15
6
5
2
2
2
11
38
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
6
0.2
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
4
0.7
NNE
4
1.2
NE
5
1.4
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
2.3
NE
7
2.5
NE
8
3.5
NE
8
3.5
NE
9
Energy kJ
162
7
16
11
66
142
190
471
699
1582
2078
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
5
4
4
7
7
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
Distance (km)
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
12
13
13
13
16
13
19
16
16
44
277
79
Best forecast wave conditions in Gisborne and Mahia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
5
4
4
7
7
4
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
4
9
9
7
5
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
4
5
6
6
6
6
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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).

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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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