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Porridge surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 NZDT
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Porridge surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Porridge sea temperature is
15.5° C
 (Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Porridge this week:

The surf forecast for Porridge over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 12 days are 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 13th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 15th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 15th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porridge over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
1
2
3
4
3
3
3
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
W
1.8
W
2.1
W
1.7
WSW
1.6
WSW
2
WSW
2.2
SW
2
WSW
1.9
WSW
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
Period(s) (?)91010101013131313131212111111121111111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8405898215635021329159914441216816597505331283273494418308229220220
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
E
15
E
15
E
10
E
25
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
25
SE
15
E
10
E
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:51AM
1.67
9:29PM
1.65
9:48AM
1.69
10:26PM
1.70
10:40AM
1.74
11:16PM
1.78
11:27AM
1.82
12:00AM
1.85
12:09PM
1.89
12:41AM
1.92
12:48PM
1.96
1:18AM
1.98
1:26PM
2.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:43AM
0.71
3:16PM
0.66
3:43AM
0.72
4:12PM
0.63
4:37AM
0.70
5:02PM
0.56
5:25AM
0.64
5:47PM
0.48
6:08AM
0.57
6:28PM
0.39
6:47AM
0.49
7:07PM
0.31
7:24AM
0.42
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-6:13--6:13--6:15--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:20-
Sunset--9:39--9:39--9:38--9:38--9:37--9:37--9:37
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
---531-----1---------
Temp. °C131516141313121112121616141313121314111516
Feels °C (?)812131211111088914121110978861212
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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 12 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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