Porridge Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.33° S 167.73° E

Porridge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 10 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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, WSW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with 20,562 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 16 days are 6.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 10th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 18s
Best Surf 3PM (Thu 10th Sep)16ft (5.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 12th Sep)21ft (6.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NW on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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18
5
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1.5
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Energy kJ
12089
14067
12838
15613
16238
19782
17393
15030
13136
7533
5777
4783
3594
2948
1990
711
2386
2189
6807
8130
12098
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
NNW
45
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50
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30
W
35
WNW
40
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30
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30
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25
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15
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10
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15
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30
NNE
35
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30
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35
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35
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High Tide
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
2:34PM2.01m
2:58AM1.96m
3:14PM1.89m
Low Tide
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
8:29AM0.30m
8:48PM0.32m
9:10AM0.47m
9:32PM0.47m
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Temp °C
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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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