Kumera Patch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.15° S 173.85° E

Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kumera Patch sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.4° 

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 19 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, W swell with 2,570 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 (Oct 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 8s. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 20th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 20th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 26th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
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Saturday
24
Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WSW
13
1.7
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
12
1
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
8
2.4
WSW
8
1.6
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8
0.9
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
18
1.7
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
15
1.6
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
2.5
W
14
2.5
W
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
451
904
680
489
917
561
447
750
787
287
247
547
1474
1095
732
880
1154
751
1052
2570
2429
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
20
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
20
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
5
WSW
5
NNW
15
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10
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15
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20
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20
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15
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30
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cross
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on
High Tide
5:30AM2.19m
6:07PM2.35m
6:43AM2.29m
7:09PM2.49m
7:39AM2.47m
7:57PM2.67m
8:25AM2.68m
8:40PM2.86m
9:06AM2.89m
9:20PM3.04m
9:45AM3.08m
9:59PM3.18m
10:24AM3.22m
10:39PM3.26m
Low Tide
11:44AM1.04m
00:29AM0.96m
12:49PM0.92m
1:25AM0.78m
1:42PM0.75m
2:11AM0.57m
2:28PM0.56m
2:53AM0.35m
3:10PM0.37m
3:32AM0.16m
3:51PM0.21m
4:12AM0.02m
4:33PM0.10m
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Temp °C
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12
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11
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10
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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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