Kumera Patch Surf Break

Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.15° S 173.85° E

Issued: 11 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kumera Patch sea temperature is
15.2° C

1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, S swell with 4,455 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 (Jul 07) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s period. 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 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 7th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 7th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 9th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
3
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
2.5
S
8
2.3
S
8
4
S
9
4.5
S
10
4.5
S
10
3.5
S
10
2
WSW
17
1.8
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
18
1.8
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1.4
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2813
1900
1014
881
667
2455
4455
3790
2488
2404
1606
1257
807
697
1692
1379
1067
857
494
299
214
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
SSE
15
SSE
30
S
30
S
45
SSE
50
SSE
50
SSE
40
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
NE
25
NNE
35
NNE
25
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:36PM2.62m
2:56AM2.74m
3:33PM2.59m
3:54AM2.69m
4:37PM2.60m
5:01AM2.67m
5:46PM2.67m
6:12AM2.71m
6:54PM2.80m
7:20AM2.81m
7:57PM2.98m
8:22AM2.94m
8:54PM3.15m
Low Tide
8:49PM0.66m
9:25AM0.56m
9:48PM0.71m
10:24AM0.58m
10:53PM0.72m
11:29AM0.55m
00:03AM0.66m
12:35PM0.48m
1:10AM0.54m
1:38PM0.36m
2:13AM0.38m
2:36PM0.22m
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:17
5:19
 mm
2
1
3
8
2
1
1
1
3
9
Temp °C
14
14
12
12
11
11
10
9
9
10
10
8
11
11
8
10
11
10
12
12
14
Feels °C
11
11
8
7
6
3
0
-2
0
4
5
4
8
8
5
7
8
6
6
5
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
14
1.3
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
2
WSW
17
1.8
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
16
1.4
WSW
15
1.3
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
16
1.7
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
15
1.4
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
1.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
2813
1900
1014
599
563
844
2751
2253
1332
2404
1606
1257
807
691
1692
1379
1067
857
494
299
214
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.2
NNW
8
0.4
WSW
19
0.8
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
22
0.5
WSW
21
1.2
WSW
19
1.1
S
7
0.9
S
6
1.1
WSW
18
0.4
SSE
5
0.1
N
13
0.7
WSW
14
Energy kJ
167
60
19
6
148
348
98
256
970
110
60
697
8
3
175
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
7
0.2
WSW
21
0.1
N
8
0.3
WSW
21
0.6
WSW
19
0.6
S
6
0.1
W
23
Energy kJ
74
44
1
89
283
24
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
6
1.3
S
7
2.5
S
8
2.3
S
8
4
S
9
4.5
S
10
4.5
S
10
3.5
S
10
2.5
SSE
9
1.7
SSE
8
1.4
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
6
1.1
NNE
5
1.5
N
6
1.5
N
6
Energy kJ
37
178
881
667
2455
4455
3790
2488
892
355
166
97
54
134
176
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
7
7
171
191
181
191
4
0
0
0
0
0
4
7
5
34
241
109
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
7
9
8
9
7
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
9
7
5
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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