Kumera Patch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.15° S 173.85° E

Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kumera Patch sea temperature is
14.7° C
0.9° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 9,550 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 26th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 26th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 26th Jul)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, strong winds from the NNE by Fri morning).

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25
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26
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
6.5
WSW
13
5
WSW
15
3.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
14
2.3
WSW
14
2.4
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
12
1.8
WSW
12
1.5
WSW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.2
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11
1.1
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11
1.3
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11
1.8
WSW
13
1.8
WSW
13
1.6
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
14
1.1
WSW
14
3
NW
10
1.3
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14007
9550
4493
2926
1914
1808
1281
872
573
460
340
281
392
1127
1110
850
643
494
1426
660
Wind (km/h)
45
SW
20
S
10
E
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
S
10
SSE
5
SE
10
SSW
10
ENE
15
NE
20
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20
N
25
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
25
NNE
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High Tide
7:02PM2.45m
7:23AM2.40m
7:56PM2.56m
8:14AM2.52m
8:41PM2.70m
8:57AM2.64m
9:22PM2.84m
9:37AM2.76m
9:59PM2.96m
10:13AM2.85m
10:34PM3.05m
10:49AM2.91m
11:07PM3.10m
Low Tide
1:16AM0.95m
1:36PM0.81m
2:08AM0.84m
2:24PM0.69m
2:53AM0.70m
3:06PM0.55m
3:33AM0.56m
3:44PM0.43m
4:10AM0.44m
4:20PM0.33m
4:45AM0.34m
4:56PM0.28m
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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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