Kumera Patch Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.15° S 173.85° E

Kumera Patch Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kumera Patch sea temperature is
14.0°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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 9,571 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s 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 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-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 (Sep 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 21st Sep)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sun 20th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed morning, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
5.5
WSW
11
5.5
WSW
12
4.5
WSW
16
3.5
WSW
16
3.5
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16
3
WSW
14
2.5
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14
4
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9
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10
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14
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15
3.5
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16
3
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15
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15
3
WSW
14
1.7
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14
1.5
WSW
13
2.2
SW
8
1.2
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
8
2.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7801
8543
9181
6618
5323
3371
2252
2376
2964
3713
4514
5205
4315
3666
3228
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756
530
444
821
939
Wind (km/h)
45
SW
35
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
25
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20
WNW
20
WNW
40
SW
35
SW
35
SW
20
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15
SE
10
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20
WSW
25
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30
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30
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High Tide
4:39PM2.24m
5:16AM2.17m
6:00PM2.33m
6:30AM2.29m
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
Low Tide
10:13AM1.10m
11:05PM1.14m
11:33AM1.06m
00:17AM1.02m
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
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Temp °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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