Kumera Patch Surf Break

Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 39.15° S 173.85° E

Issued: 5 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Kumera Patch sea temperature is
15.6° C

1.2°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 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 6 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, WSW swell with 8,418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kumera Patch in the next 16 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 06) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 1st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Mon 6th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 6th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 119mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
2
7
9
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
14
1.3
W
12
1.9
W
11
2.5
WNW
10
1
WSW
18
2.1
W
11
3
W
14
3
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
17
3.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
14
3
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
509
394
295
159
159
111
64
64
79
472
815
1306
662
1049
3328
3699
7581
6158
3158
2317
1854
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
NNW
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
N
10
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
25
N
35
NNE
40
N
15
NW
5
WSW
15
NE
25
ENE
15
E
20
SSE
45
SSE
25
SE
30
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
10:32AM2.78m
10:55PM2.94m
11:10AM2.79m
11:32PM2.96m
11:47AM2.78m
00:08AM2.94m
12:25PM2.75m
00:45AM2.91m
1:05PM2.71m
1:24AM2.86m
1:48PM2.66m
2:07AM2.80m
2:36PM2.62m
2:56AM2.74m
Low Tide
4:42PM0.43m
5:08AM0.49m
5:19PM0.41m
5:46AM0.47m
5:56PM0.42m
6:24AM0.47m
6:34PM0.46m
7:03AM0.48m
7:14PM0.52m
7:45AM0.50m
7:59PM0.59m
8:32AM0.53m
8:49PM0.66m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:14
5:15
 mm
13
9
2
1
19
23
22
30
1
Temp °C
11
11
9
10
11
10
12
13
13
13
13
14
13
13
12
11
11
11
11
12
12
Feels °C
10
10
8
7
9
8
8
9
9
6
6
10
12
10
7
8
7
2
6
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.6
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.7
WNW
5
1.3
W
12
1.9
W
11
2.5
WNW
10
1.9
NW
9
2.1
W
11
3
W
14
3
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
17
3.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
14
2
WSW
14
Energy kJ
509
394
295
159
159
111
64
64
26
472
815
1306
586
1049
3328
3699
7581
6158
3158
2317
1432
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
18
0.2
WNW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.5
W
9
0.3
SW
13
0.2
W
22
0.7
WSW
19
1
WSW
18
1
WSW
16
0.8
NNW
7
1.8
WSW
19
1.8
N
8
0.8
N
7
0.4
NNW
7
0.1
W
24
Energy kJ
3
3
2
2
2
6
1
4
43
27
37
387
662
568
71
2293
377
66
15
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
9
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
W
11
0.4
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
17
1.1
W
11
0.2
WSW
24
1.4
S
9
Energy kJ
2
2
25
2
79
30
289
56
292
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.5
N
3
0.7
N
4
1.7
N
6
2.2
N
7
2.1
N
7
1.2
NNW
8
1.8
SSE
8
2.5
S
9
3
S
9
3
S
10
3
S
10
Energy kJ
3
5
15
185
453
420
168
346
1198
1455
1879
1854
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
4
4
7
9
4
5
5
5
Distance (km)
0
0
0
4
7
7
17
162
112
112
265
112
106
4
27
0
0
86
4
120
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Taranaki
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
7
9
4
6
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in New Zealand
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
4
2
3
4
4
5
5
9
9
7
6
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
7
5
7
5
6
6
4
5
6
9
7
9
7
5
6
7
9
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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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