Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(New-Zealand – Taranaki)
| Name: | Kumera Patch |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: SSE |
Kumera Patch in Taranaki is an exposed reef break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the south southeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. There is a left breaking reef. It very rarely gets crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Kumera Patch Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph shows the variation of swells directed at Kumera Patch through a typical year... (show all text)
The rose diagram illustrates how frequently and how strongly the wind blows from differ... (show all text)
Also see Kumera Patch surf quality by season and Kumera Patch surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to New-Zealand - Taranaki surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Kumera Patch
Visitor Reviews of Kumera Patch |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Kumera Patch:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Punihos | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Ahu Ahu Road | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Graveyards | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Rocky Rights | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Oakura Beach | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Kumera Patch: |
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| Closest wave buoy | SW Hawaii Buoy | 4286 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 4336 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4577 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 4638 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | N Hawaii 1 Buoy | 4795 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Kumera Patch: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Taranaki, New Zealand | 11 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Opunake Bay, New Zealand | 22 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Waitara River Entrance, New Zealand | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Patea, New Zealand | 55 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Whanganui River Entrance, New Zealand | 81 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Kumera Patch: |
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| Closest ski area | Manganui (New Zealand) | 16 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Turoa (New Zealand) | 91 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Whakapapa (New Zealand) | 91 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Tukino (New Zealand) | 95 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Rainbow (New Zealand) | 195 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Kumera Patch: |
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| Closest city location | New Plymouth (New Zealand) | 14 mi |
| Second closest city location | Opunake (New Zealand) | 21 mi |
| Third closest city location | Waitara (New Zealand) | 27 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Eltham (New Zealand) | 30 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Hawera (New Zealand) | 38 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Kumera Patch is New Plymouth Airport (NPL) in New Zealand, 33 km (20 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Kumera Patch is Wanganui Airport (WAG), also in New Zealand, 135 km (84 miles) away.
- Third is Hamilton Airport (HLZ) in New Zealand, 193 km (120 miles) away.
- Taupo Airport (TUO) in New Zealand is 199 km (124 miles) away.
- Palmerston North Airport (PMR), also in New Zealand is the fifth nearest airport to Kumera Patch and is 199 km (124 miles) away.
