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Porpoise Bay surfForecast / Catlins / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 17 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Porpoise Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porpoise Bay sea temperature is
13.1° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porpoise Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Porpoise Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porpoise Bay in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sat 23rd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 23rd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porpoise Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
657 | 469 | 318 | 424 | 353 | 269 | 251 | 144 | 127 | 84 | 122 | 106 | 172 | 147 | 314 | 435 | 178 | 116 | 784 | 1962 | 1388 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:25PM2.44m | 2:47AM2.32m | 3:20PM2.45m | 3:41AM2.31m | 4:16PM2.41m | 4:38AM2.27m | 5:15PM2.34m | 5:37AM2.21m | 6:15PM2.25m | 6:39AM2.14m | 7:18PM2.16m | 7:43AM2.07m | 8:21PM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:38PM0.10m | 8:59AM0.01m | 9:33PM0.14m | 9:56AM0.03m | 10:32PM0.19m | 10:56AM0.08m | 11:32PM0.25m | 11:58AM0.14m | 00:35AM0.30m | 1:02PM0.21m | 1:37AM0.34m | 2:04PM0.26m | 2:37AM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 8:00 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — |
 | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 657 | 469 | 318 | 424 | 353 | 269 | 251 | 144 | 127 | 84 | 52 | 106 | 172 | 147 | 314 | 435 | 142 | 82 | 784 | 1962 | 1388 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | E 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | S 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 20 | S 21 | SSW 19 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | SE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 21 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 37 | 35 | 122 | 32 | 7 | 73 | 201 | 3 | 178 | 116 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NE 4 | S 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 8 | S 21 | — | E 9 | E 10 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 4 | S 8 | SE 12 | E 14 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | NW 3 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NE 5 | — | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | SSE 5 | ESE 3 | E 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 38 | 9 | 36 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
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Information about the Porpoise Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Porpoise Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porpoise Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porpoise Bay 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 (Porpoise Bay) 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 Porpoise Bay 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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