Kumera Patch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.15° S 173.85° E

Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kumera Patch sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.5° 

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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 28 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, WSW swell with 7,136 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Wed 23rd Sep)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 28th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 28th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the SE by Sun night).

Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
28
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1
3
7
6
6
5
3
3
3
2
1
3
1
0
0
3
9
4
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2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
WSW
14
4
WSW
8
4
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
14
3.5
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
16
3
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.1
WSW
14
1.7
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
14
1.5
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
13
2.2
WSW
12
2.5
W
8
4.5
WNW
9
5
WSW
11
5
WSW
12
4.5
WSW
12
4.5
WSW
12
4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1873
1909
2595
4839
5592
5531
4428
3424
1822
1127
802
796
1550
1369
817
3235
5713
7136
5845
5655
3466
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
40
SW
35
SW
25
SSW
20
S
10
SE
0
NE
15
WSW
25
SW
25
SW
20
WSW
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
50
NW
40
WSW
20
SSE
10
WNW
25
WSW
30
WSW
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
6:59PM2.50m
7:22AM2.48m
7:43PM2.70m
8:04AM2.68m
8:21PM2.89m
8:42AM2.87m
8:57PM3.07m
9:17AM3.04m
9:32PM3.20m
9:52AM3.17m
10:07PM3.28m
10:28AM3.24m
10:43PM3.29m
Low Tide
12:37PM0.91m
1:11AM0.83m
1:26PM0.72m
1:54AM0.61m
2:08PM0.52m
2:32AM0.39m
2:45PM0.34m
3:08AM0.20m
3:22PM0.19m
3:44AM0.06m
3:59PM0.10m
4:20AM-0.02m
4:37PM0.06m
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6:13
6:13
6:11
6:09
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7:05
6:05
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6:20
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 mm
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1
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13
3
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Temp °C
14
13
11
10
9
8
10
11
11
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12
11
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14
14
11
7
13
12
12
Feels °C
12
5
3
3
4
4
8
6
6
8
8
9
8
10
9
5
2
3
7
6
5
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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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