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Porridge surfForecast / Southland / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 18 May 2026 NZSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
13.3° C
(Which is 2.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 16 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 15s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 24th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 24th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Porridge over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed night, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Mon night, strong winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | W 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | |
642 | 615 | 538 | 418 | 323 | 192 | 73 | 541 | 654 | 1736 | 2556 | 1795 | 2179 | 2757 | 3042 | 6185 | 3828 | 2721 | 1520 | 772 | 398 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:16AM2.27m | 1:55PM2.26m | 2:11AM2.22m | 2:53PM2.17m | 3:08AM2.14m | 3:53PM2.07m | 4:10AM2.05m | 4:56PM1.97m | 5:15AM1.96m | 6:01PM1.90m | 6:22AM1.90m | 7:04PM1.86m | 7:26AM1.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:38AM-0.02m | 8:06PM0.23m | 8:34AM0.04m | 9:02PM0.31m | 9:33AM0.13m | 10:02PM0.38m | 10:36AM0.23m | 11:06PM0.44m | 11:41AM0.31m | 00:12AM0.48m | 12:46PM0.36m | 1:16AM0.48m | 1:46PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:14 | — |
 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 |
6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WNW 13 | — | — | WSW 11 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | — | SW 23 | WSW 20 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 642 | 615 | 538 | 418 | 323 | 192 | 92 | — | — | 1736 | 2556 | 1795 | — | 21 | 342 | 6185 | 3828 | 2721 | 1520 | 772 | 398 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | W 11 | W 9 |
| kJ | 34 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 78 | 99 | 73 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 | 15 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 21 | W 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 19 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 18 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 91 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | W 7 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 541 | 654 | — | — | — | 2179 | 2757 | 3042 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 298 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 159 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 31 | 137 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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