Kumera Patch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.15° S 173.85° E

Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kumera Patch sea temperature is
14.2°C
0.8° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with 15,427 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s is also forecast. 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 4.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 11th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 19s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 11th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun night, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the SW by Thu night).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
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0
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4
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2
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2
4
7
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
16
3.5
W
17
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
11
1.3
WSW
10
1.3
WSW
12
1.2
WSW
11
1.2
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
11
1.4
WSW
11
2.2
W
8
3.5
WSW
15
4.5
WSW
19
4.5
WSW
18
4.5
WSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6144
6887
7138
4213
3144
1600
850
460
339
491
347
469
534
441
588
5097
14526
14453
11499
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
25
NNW
30
N
35
N
20
NNW
5
W
15
SE
0
S
10
SSW
10
SSE
0
NNE
15
WSW
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30
NW
20
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SW
35
SW
35
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WSW
Wind State
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glassy
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glassy
cross
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cross-on
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High Tide
4:28AM2.45m
5:19PM2.56m
5:58AM2.50m
6:39PM2.71m
7:11AM2.67m
7:40PM2.93m
8:07AM2.87m
8:31PM3.13m
8:54AM3.05m
9:14PM3.28m
9:36AM3.17m
9:54PM3.35m
Low Tide
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
3:01PM0.12m
3:29AM0.03m
3:44PM0.03m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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