Kumera Patch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.15° S 173.85° E

Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 16 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kumera Patch sea temperature is
14.8° 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 16 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 6,033 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kumera Patch in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 19th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 19th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 19th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
15
2
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
15
2.2
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15
2
WSW
15
2
WSW
14
2.1
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17
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16
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2.1
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14
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1.8
WSW
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1.5
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13
1.4
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13
1.3
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12
1.3
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12
0.9
SW
12
0.8
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3241
2919
1559
1670
2090
2147
1693
1670
2705
2058
1982
1927
1579
1387
1110
769
659
473
500
202
169
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
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30
WSW
30
SW
10
SSE
5
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0
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5
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15
SSE
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SE
10
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5
WNW
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High Tide
10:58AM3.17m
11:22PM3.40m
11:45AM3.14m
00:08AM3.33m
12:31PM3.05m
00:52AM3.19m
1:16PM2.92m
1:37AM3.00m
2:03PM2.76m
2:22AM2.79m
2:53PM2.61m
3:12AM2.59m
3:48PM2.47m
Low Tide
5:09PM-0.01m
5:41AM0.02m
5:56PM0.04m
6:28AM0.08m
6:42PM0.16m
7:13AM0.21m
7:29PM0.34m
7:59AM0.37m
8:17PM0.54m
8:47AM0.55m
9:08PM0.74m
9:38AM0.72m
10:05PM0.90m
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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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