Kumera Patch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.15° S 173.85° E

Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kumera Patch sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.7° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,946 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 4th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
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(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
11
1.7
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
13
1.2
WSW
13
0.9
SW
12
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
WSW
12
0.6
W
10
2
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
8
2.5
NW
8
2.3
NW
8
1.1
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
14
1.2
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2520
1447
1134
1030
760
437
202
290
149
98
71
701
587
818
661
530
478
522
590
917
834
Wind (km/h)
35
SW
25
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
ESE
5
E
10
WSW
5
NE
15
N
20
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
35
N
10
W
5
NNW
10
NNW
10
SE
20
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:16PM2.84m
1:34AM2.90m
2:03PM2.75m
2:22AM2.77m
2:58PM2.65m
3:22AM2.64m
4:06PM2.58m
4:37AM2.55m
5:26PM2.60m
5:59AM2.58m
6:44PM2.73m
7:14AM2.70m
7:50PM2.93m
Low Tide
7:29PM0.47m
7:57AM0.43m
8:18PM0.59m
8:50AM0.54m
9:18PM0.72m
9:53AM0.64m
10:30PM0.79m
11:06AM0.68m
11:48PM0.76m
12:21PM0.61m
1:02AM0.61m
1:29PM0.45m
2:06AM0.41m
cloud
rain showers
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7:24
7:22
7:22
7:20
7:20
7:18
7:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:36
5:37
5:37
5:38
5:39
5:40
5:42
 mm
1
1
1
6
7
1
1
Temp °C
11
6
6
9
10
8
10
11
8
11
12
13
13
12
12
12
12
11
14
15
10
Feels °C
3
0
0
5
5
6
8
8
6
6
7
9
8
6
9
11
11
10
10
12
6
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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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