Porridge Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.33° S 167.73° E

Porridge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Porridge sea temperature is
12.1°C
1.6° 

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


Porridge surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, WSW swell with 3,874 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (NZDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 10th Oct)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 12th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 13th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
15
2
WSW
15
1.7
WSW
15
1.2
WSW
14
1
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
13
1.9
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
15
2.4
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
13
2.5
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
13
2
WSW
12
1.9
WSW
12
1.7
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2144
1626
1208
569
336
235
1826
3198
3178
3175
3093
2151
1538
1323
1684
2491
2149
1435
1062
923
657
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
SE
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
SSW
5
S
10
NE
15
SSW
15
NNE
20
NNE
25
SSW
5
N
5
NE
15
WSW
20
SSW
20
SW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
Wind State
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cross-on
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cross-off
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glassy
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on
off
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on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:33PM2.16m
00:51AM2.20m
1:10PM2.16m
1:30AM2.18m
1:46PM2.13m
2:08AM2.12m
2:22PM2.07m
2:47AM2.04m
2:59PM1.98m
3:28AM1.93m
3:39PM1.88m
4:12AM1.82m
4:24PM1.77m
Low Tide
6:24AM0.09m
6:42PM0.11m
7:04AM0.11m
7:21PM0.12m
7:41AM0.18m
7:59PM0.17m
8:19AM0.28m
8:37PM0.25m
8:57AM0.40m
9:16PM0.36m
9:37AM0.53m
9:59PM0.48m
10:22AM0.66m
10:47PM0.60m
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Temp °C
17
16
12
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14
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Feels °C
15
13
11
15
15
11
16
14
12
10
6
8
7
4
0
3
4
5
4
5
5
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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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