Surf Forecasts:
Porridge surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 15s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 36,554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 15s period. 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 8.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 21ft (6.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 26ft (8.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porridge over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, near gales from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the N by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 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 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | W 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 4935 | 6323 | 8171 | 9189 | 8418 | 6060 | 7295 | 8974 | 18098 | 36554 | 26114 | 10369 | 4527 | 3392 | 5772 | 8640 | 11803 | 13260 | 10667 | 8376 | 5124 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:59PM1.77m | 4:36AM1.70m | 4:53PM1.66m | 5:40AM1.60m | 6:01PM1.59m | 6:56AM1.58m | 7:17PM1.59m | 8:07AM1.61m | 8:22PM1.65m | 9:02AM1.69m | 9:13PM1.74m | 9:45AM1.79m | 9:55PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55AM0.63m | 10:22PM0.60m | 10:49AM0.76m | 11:22PM0.71m | 11:57AM0.84m | 00:36AM0.76m | 1:14PM0.85m | 1:48AM0.72m | 2:20PM0.78m | 2:47AM0.63m | 3:11PM0.68m | 3:33AM0.50m | 3:53PM0.55m | ||||||||
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 | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 |
Feels °C | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | -3 | -5 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 0 | -1 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | — | WSW 15 | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 4935 | — | 8171 | — | — | 6060 | 7295 | — | — | — | — | 10369 | 4527 | 3392 | — | — | — | — | — | 8376 | 5124 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | — | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — |
| kJ | 2644 | 6323 | 4135 | 9189 | 8418 | — | 3533 | 8974 | 18098 | 36554 | 26114 | 4301 | — | — | 5772 | 8640 | 11803 | 13260 | 10667 | 4204 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 137 | 154 | 193 | 232 | 0 | 147 | 137 | 502 | 351 | 791 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 159 | 194 | 232 | 512 | 31 | 137 | 24 |
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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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