Kumera Patch surf break

Kumera Patch surfForecast / Taranaki / New Zealand

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 22 Mar 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
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kumera Patch this week:

The surf forecast for Kumera Patch over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kumera Patch in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 22nd Mar)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 28th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 28th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kumera Patch over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.5
WSW
1.3
WSW
1
WSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.2
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
WSW
2.4
NW
3
W
3
WSW
3
WSW
2
WSW
Period(s) (?)131314131414141313121212151413131013121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7216596444658629578025283352092091955764132221511007328726412086703
Wind
(km/h)
0
SSE
15
SW
5
SSE
5
ENE
5
NW
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NNW
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
NE
40
E
45
ENE
45
NE
30
NE
20
N
20
NNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WSW
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrossonononcross-
on
crossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:49PM
3.29
1:13AM
3.21
1:32PM
3.12
1:59AM
3.05
2:21PM
2.89
2:52AM
2.85
3:19PM
2.65
3:58AM
2.65
4:35PM
2.45
5:23AM
2.54
6:07PM
2.39
6:51AM
2.58
7:30PM
2.49
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:06PM
0.02
7:28AM
0.18
7:51PM
0.20
8:18AM
0.37
8:43PM
0.42
9:17AM
0.60
9:45PM
0.64
10:29AM
0.77
11:01PM
0.79
11:53AM
0.83
12:25AM
0.80
1:13PM
0.75
1:38AM
0.69
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise7:28--7:28--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--
Sunset-7:34--7:31--7:30--7:29--7:28--7:25--7:24-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----------23485422-21-
Temp. °C181816191918181818192016171819202018181816
Feels °C (?)161615191918181818161710101217181918171716
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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 16 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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