Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Taranaki, New Zealand)

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Kumera Patch Surf Guide

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.

Kumera Patch Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	2	consistent	17.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Kumera Patch:

The best conditions reported for surf at Kumera Patch occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Kumera Patch (for consistent clean waves)?

marchBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Kumera Patch with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of March. Clean surfable waves are typically found 38% of the time in March while 52% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 10% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

38%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

52%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

10%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Kumera Patch Location Map

Interactive Kumera Patch surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. 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.

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Kumera Patch Surf Forecasts:

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16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 08:09 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	9AM	12PM	3PM	6PM
Wave (m)	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW
Period (s)	13	13	14	14
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	cross- on	glass	glass

What does Kumera Patch look like?

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Tides at Kumera Patch

Current tide and informaton

For Ahu Ahu Road, 5 km from Kumera Patch.

Next High Water: 11:42am | 2.76m

Next Low Water: 05:53pm | 0.52m

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Kumera Patch Sea Temperature

The water temperature (17.2 °C) at Kumera Patch is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 14.0 °C.

Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 17.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite