Porridge Surf Break

Lat Long: 46.33° S 167.73° E

Porridge Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Porridge sea temperature is
12.0° C
1.5° 

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


Porridge surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 16s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, W swell with 7,218 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s 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 (Jul 10) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Porridge in the next 16 days are 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 12s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (NZST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Fri 10th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 10th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 14th Jul)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
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Rating
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4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
3
1
1
2
3
4
5
3
0
4
1
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
2.5
WSW
16
2.5
WSW
16
2.4
WSW
16
2.1
WSW
15
1.9
WSW
14
1.8
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.1
WSW
12
0.9
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
18
1
WSW
16
1.6
WSW
16
4
W
15
3.5
WSW
15
3
WSW
15
3
WSW
15
2.5
WSW
14
2.2
WSW
13
2.3
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1911
1408
3456
3237
2791
1953
1504
1161
888
365
220
218
512
1278
6412
4952
4415
4180
2383
1634
1876
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
SW
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
NW
10
N
15
NNE
10
NE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
10
N
20
W
20
W
30
WSW
15
NW
25
WNW
30
SW
15
WSW
Wind State
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:04PM1.90m
8:44AM1.96m
9:07PM1.99m
9:49AM2.06m
10:08PM2.10m
10:50AM2.16m
11:06PM2.21m
11:46AM2.24m
00:00AM2.29m
12:39PM2.28m
00:52AM2.33m
1:29PM2.27m
1:43AM2.32m
Low Tide
1:56PM0.48m
2:28AM0.37m
3:01PM0.44m
3:32AM0.26m
4:03PM0.36m
4:32AM0.13m
5:01PM0.27m
5:29AM0.01m
5:55PM0.19m
6:22AM-0.07m
6:46PM0.14m
7:14AM-0.10m
7:36PM0.12m
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8:30
8:29
8:29
8:27
8:26
8:26
8:26
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5:17
5:19
5:20
5:21
5:22
5:22
5:23
 mm
12
2
1
2
Temp °C
6
8
8
8
10
8
8
10
7
9
11
9
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14
11
9
9
8
11
10
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Feels °C
4
6
5
4
7
5
4
6
3
5
6
4
9
11
7
4
2
2
4
3
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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