Porridge Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.33° S 167.73° E

Porridge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 08 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Porridge sea temperature is
11.6°C
1.3° 

Porridge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Porridge surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 17,987 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porridge this week:

The surf forecast for Porridge over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 16 days are 6.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 9th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 10th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 12th Sep)20ft (6.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the W by Fri morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sun morning).

Tue
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
WSW
11
2
WSW
11
1.9
WSW
11
2.5
WSW
11
3.5
WSW
14
4
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18
5
WSW
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4.5
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14
3.5
W
9
2.4
WSW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
730
938
846
1400
3934
11360
14494
13049
13673
15113
15651
17987
15561
10459
6591
5227
4279
3339
2259
1198
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
WNW
20
N
20
NNW
20
WNW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
NNW
40
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15
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High Tide
9:52PM2.08m
10:30AM2.10m
10:44PM2.19m
11:16AM2.18m
11:31PM2.27m
11:59AM2.23m
00:14AM2.30m
12:39PM2.23m
00:56AM2.27m
1:18PM2.19m
1:36AM2.20m
1:55PM2.11m
2:17AM2.09m
Low Tide
3:46PM0.38m
4:14AM0.13m
4:37PM0.24m
5:03AM0.02m
5:23PM0.13m
5:48AM-0.03m
6:06PM0.07m
6:30AM-0.02m
6:47PM0.06m
7:10AM0.04m
7:28PM0.11m
7:49AM0.15m
8:08PM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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6
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Information about the Porridge Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Porridge provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Porridge can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Porridge 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 (Porridge) 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 Porridge 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Southland? If you are looking for accommodation near Porridge, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Southland, consider staying in Tuatapere which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Southland where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Okaka Hut which is 39 km (24 miles) away and Invercargill, 49 km (30 miles) away.

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