
Surf Forecasts:
Kumera Patch surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 11 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 13,594 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 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 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 11) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 11th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kumera Patch over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
8717 | 9534 | 4810 | 5416 | 10793 | 9565 | 9725 | 2818 | 2191 | 3623 | 3157 | 2799 | 1227 | 1042 | 561 | 351 | 290 | 1200 | 1081 | 1622 | 2221 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:36AM3.17m | 9:54PM3.35m | 10:15AM3.24m | 10:32PM3.34m | 10:52AM3.23m | 11:08PM3.26m | 11:29AM3.16m | 11:44PM3.11m | 12:05PM3.03m | 00:19AM2.93m | 12:42PM2.86m | 00:57AM2.71m | 1:22PM2.66m | 1:40AM2.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:44PM0.03m | 4:09AM-0.04m | 4:24PM0.01m | 4:47AM-0.03m | 5:03PM0.07m | 5:24AM0.06m | 5:41PM0.19m | 5:59AM0.21m | 6:18PM0.37m | 6:36AM0.41m | 6:57PM0.58m | 7:14AM0.62m | 7:40PM0.80m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Feels °C | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 19 | — | — | — | WSW 16 | — | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 10 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
8717 | — | — | — | 2887 | — | 2182 | 2818 | 2191 | 3623 | 3157 | 1042 | 1227 | 1042 | 561 | 351 | 290 | 1200 | 1081 | 1622 | 2221 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 18 | — | WSW 18 | — | — |
52 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | — | 240 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 18 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 14 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | N 4 | — | WNW 7 | WSW 7 |
— | 9534 | 4810 | 5416 | 10793 | 9565 | 9725 | 1726 | 1172 | — | — | 2799 | 235 | 192 | 198 | 139 | 124 | 14 | — | 187 | 205 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 250 | 213 | 106 | 213 | 250 | 213 | 333 | 37 | 7 | 213 | 37 | 29 | 288 | 112 | 226 | 272 | 88 | 112 | 273 | 271 |
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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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