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Kumera Patch surf break

Kumera Patch surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Kumera Patch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kumera Patch sea temperature is
19.8° C
 (Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kumera Patch this week:

The surf forecast for Kumera Patch over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kumera Patch in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 10PM. 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 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 17th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 17th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kumera Patch over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the N by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SSE by Sun afternoon).

Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
1.2
WSW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
2.2
S
2.5
SSE
2.1
SSE
2.5
S
2.5
SSE
2.1
S
1.8
S
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)1110109101015141413131378888881111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)730510332212154122217553443406643423508807520816893588367101123
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
10
NW
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
15
NW
20
WNW
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
25
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		offoffoffoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:39PM
2.32
7:24AM
2.38
7:44PM
2.35
8:23AM
2.47
8:41PM
2.45
9:14AM
2.61
9:30PM
2.57
9:57AM
2.75
10:12PM
2.70
10:37AM
2.89
10:51PM
2.81
11:14AM
3.01
11:28PM
2.90
11:49AM
3.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:01AM
0.91
1:37PM
1.01
2:01AM
0.86
2:35PM
0.92
2:54AM
0.76
3:24PM
0.79
3:40AM
0.63
4:07PM
0.65
4:21AM
0.49
4:47PM
0.51
4:59AM
0.37
5:25PM
0.39
5:36AM
0.28
Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:18--6:20
Sunset8:52--8:52--8:52--8:51--8:51--8:51--8:50--
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C181619211920191920191819201619191518181419
Feels °C (?)1614171918171718171619191811141481312916
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Information about the Kumera Patch Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kumera Patch provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kumera Patch can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kumera Patch 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 (Kumera Patch) 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 Kumera Patch 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Taranaki? If you are looking for accommodation near Kumera Patch, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Taranaki, consider staying in New Plymouth which is 23 km (14 miles) away.

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