Table Cape Reefs Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.11° S 178.00° E

Table Cape Reefs Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 21 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Table Cape Reefs sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.5° 

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 21 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, S swell with 7,440 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with S 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 27) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 22nd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 22nd Sep)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 28th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
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(10 max)
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0
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
0
1
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
13
2.5
S
12
1.6
S
10
1.3
S
12
1
S
11
1.9
SSW
7
2.1
SSW
7
2.5
SSW
8
2.5
S
9
2.4
SSW
9
2
S
8
1.7
S
8
1.4
S
9
0.9
SSW
15
1.4
S
14
1.3
S
13
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
11
1
S
11
0.8
ESE
14
2.3
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3579
1644
535
456
242
394
468
735
1017
917
579
411
327
360
715
556
488
354
229
253
444
Wind (km/h)
0
WNW
25
NE
15
W
0
S
15
SE
30
SW
40
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
SW
25
SSW
10
W
10
W
15
S
15
WSW
10
NNE
30
NNE
20
NW
35
NW
35
NW
35
SSW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:20PM1.32m
1:41AM1.24m
2:09PM1.32m
2:31AM1.24m
2:59PM1.33m
3:21AM1.25m
3:47PM1.35m
4:11AM1.28m
4:35PM1.39m
4:59AM1.33m
5:21PM1.42m
5:47AM1.39m
6:08PM1.46m
Low Tide
7:36PM0.38m
7:51AM0.35m
8:26PM0.38m
8:40AM0.34m
9:16PM0.35m
9:30AM0.32m
10:05PM0.32m
10:19AM0.29m
10:53PM0.27m
11:09AM0.25m
11:40PM0.22m
11:58AM0.21m
00:26AM0.16m
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5:58
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:50
6:50
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6:02
6:04
6:04
6:05
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 mm
1
1
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23
Temp °C
11
13
13
14
15
10
10
10
10
9
10
10
11
11
11
11
15
15
17
17
11
Feels °C
7
7
11
13
12
4
1
1
0
1
4
7
7
6
7
5
10
10
11
11
4
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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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