Kumera Patch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.15° S 173.85° E

Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kumera Patch sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.6° 

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 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, W swell with 6,518 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 15s 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 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 7th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 6th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Fri morning, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
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Saturday
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WSW
14
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2.2
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14
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WSW
16
2.5
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10
3
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11
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11
1.9
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1.3
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1316
1887
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1538
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3639
4022
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2422
971
1116
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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30
WSW
25
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High Tide
1:37PM2.82m
1:59AM2.74m
2:35PM2.66m
3:04AM2.55m
3:50PM2.55m
4:28AM2.45m
5:19PM2.56m
5:58AM2.50m
6:39PM2.71m
7:11AM2.67m
7:40PM2.93m
8:07AM2.87m
8:31PM3.13m
Low Tide
7:56PM0.58m
8:25AM0.58m
9:01PM0.75m
9:35AM0.73m
10:20PM0.83m
10:56AM0.77m
11:44PM0.78m
12:14PM0.67m
00:57AM0.60m
1:20PM0.49m
1:56AM0.38m
2:14PM0.29m
2:45AM0.18m
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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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