Kumera Patch.

Kumera Patch delivers one of Taranaki's longest lefts, a boulder-and-sand point that peels for over 500 metres on any westerly swell. The wave draws inevitable comparisons with Raglan: long workable walls that shift between mellow carving sections and hollow pockets where sand accumulates on the inside. Shallow boils and a vertical takeoff keep things honest, especially at size when it holds up to 3.7m. The walk in is part of the deal - park at the end of Kaihihi Road past Okato and allow 20 minutes on the beach heading southwest to reach the point. That approach filters crowds to some degree, though word is well and truly out on this wave. When it is on, expect a handful of committed locals and a lineup that rewards patience and run-arounds back up the beach between sets. Rips are a constant factor, and sharks patrol this stretch of the Taranaki coast. Submerged boulders demand awareness on entry and at low tide.

A 500-metre left where sand and boulder shift the shape between sets.