Table Cape Reefs surf break

Table Cape Reefs surfForecast / Gisborne and Mahia / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 07 Mar 2026 NZDT
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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
18.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Table Cape Reefs in the next 12 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 12s period and expected on Monday (Mar 09) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 9th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 9th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 12th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Table Cape Reefs over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
1.4
NE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
SSW
0.5
E
2.1
S
1.9
S
1.6
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.8
E
2
E
2.1
ENE
2
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.2
SE
Period(s) (?)996161514137788812789910101014
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10390129131110939521445454331173344303526631673651508669540
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
30
NE
20
N
10
NNE
20
NE
15
W
20
WSW
30
SSW
35
S
25
SE
20
ESE
20
E
30
ENE
30
E
25
E
30
E
25
ENE
25
NNE
30
NNE
40
NE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:00PM
1.46
10:20AM
1.45
10:45PM
1.44
11:04AM
1.41
11:29PM
1.41
11:48AM
1.37
12:13AM
1.38
12:33PM
1.32
12:59AM
1.35
1:18PM
1.29
1:45AM
1.33
2:05PM
1.26
2:34AM
1.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:53PM
0.15
4:14AM
0.19
4:37PM
0.18
5:00AM
0.23
5:20PM
0.22
5:44AM
0.27
6:03PM
0.27
6:29AM
0.31
6:47PM
0.31
7:15AM
0.35
7:32PM
0.34
8:02AM
0.38
8:18PM
0.35
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:01--
Sunset-7:40--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:35--7:32--7:31-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161717182021171716161616161717181818192021
Feels °C (?)161212161819141210111111101213141414141621
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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 12 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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