Kumera Patch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.15° S 173.85° E

Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kumera Patch sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.8° 

Kumera Patch surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kumera Patch surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, WSW swell with 12,699 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 15s period with WSW swell.

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 Monday (Sep 07) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 3.0m and 8s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Mon 7th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 11th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 11th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
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4
3
4
3
3
3
1
2
0
0
3
5
9
7
0
4
3
6
3
2
7
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
11
1.6
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
1.1
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
19
4
WSW
18
4
WSW
17
5
WSW
10
4.5
WSW
13
4
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
15
2.3
WSW
16
4
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3144
1475
955
414
341
575
347
394
571
441
643
1821
7831
8729
9936
4756
5815
7339
2483
2582
7062
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
30
SE
20
SE
10
S
15
SW
10
SW
10
N
10
WSW
25
W
25
NW
25
SW
20
SSE
15
SSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
40
SW
45
SW
35
SW
30
SW
30
WSW
25
SW
Wind State
on
off
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off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:39PM2.71m
7:11AM2.67m
7:40PM2.93m
8:07AM2.87m
8:31PM3.13m
8:54AM3.05m
9:14PM3.28m
9:36AM3.17m
9:54PM3.35m
10:15AM3.24m
10:32PM3.34m
10:52AM3.23m
11:08PM3.26m
Low Tide
12:14PM0.67m
00:57AM0.60m
1:20PM0.49m
1:56AM0.38m
2:14PM0.29m
2:45AM0.18m
3:01PM0.12m
3:29AM0.03m
3:44PM0.03m
4:09AM-0.04m
4:24PM0.01m
4:47AM-0.03m
5:03PM0.07m
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6:37
6:37
6:35
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:28
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6:07
6:07
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6:08
6:09
6:10
6:12
 mm
4
1
1
6
1
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
13
10
9
12
12
11
12
13
12
12
11
10
11
12
12
11
11
11
12
12
12
Feels °C
12
4
3
7
8
8
9
10
8
7
7
2
5
6
6
2
2
3
5
6
7
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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.

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